l I' i I REPORT :I OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL

16 June 1978 -15 June 1979

GENERAL ASSEMBLY

OFFICIAL RECORDS: THIRTY - FOURTH SESSION

SUPPLEMENT No. 2 (A/34/2)

UNITED NATIONS New York, 1980

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CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION •••••.•••.•••..•••.•••••..•••..•..••.••..•.•....•..•..•••.....•

Part I

Questions considered by the Security Council under its responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security

Chapter

l. THE SITUATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST 2

A. United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon and developments in the Israel- Lp-banon sector 2 B. United Nations Emergency Force...... 11 C. United Nations Disengagement Observer Force...... II D. The situation in the occupied Arab territories...... 13 E. Question of the exercise by the Palestinian people of its inalienable rights .. 17 F. Communications and reports concerning other aspects of the situation in the Middle East "...... 18

2. THE SITUATION IN CyPRUS...... 19

A. Communications to the Security Council and request for a meeting...... 19 B. Consideration at the 2099th and 2100th meetings (IS and 27 November 1978) 20 C. Further communications to the Security Council during 1978 and reports of the Secretary-General 21 D. Consideration at the 2107th' meeting (14 December 1978) ...... 21 E. Communications to the Security Council received between I January and IS June 1979 22 F. Communications and reports from the Secretary-General...... 22 G. Consideration at the 2150th meeting (IS June 1979) 23

3. THE SITUATION IN NAMIBIA...... 24

A. Communications' to the Security Council received between 16 June and 27 July 1978 and request for a meeting...... 24 B. Consideration at the 2082nd meeting (27 July 1978) 24 C. Communications and reports to the Security Council rec~ived between 31 July and 29 September 1978 25 D. Consideration at the 2087th and 2088th meetings (29 and 30 September 1978) 25 E. Communications and reports to the Sec.urity Council received between 2 and 24 October 1978 and request for a meeting...... 26 F. Consideration at the 2092nd and 2094th to 2098th meetings (31 October to 13 November 1978) 27 iii 4~ - # 2 £ Q) • .' tI J3L22 J£ i

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Page Chapter G. Communications and reports to the Security Council received between 1 November and 4 December 1978 and request for a meeting...... 28 H. Consideration at the 2103rd and 2104th meetings (4 and 5 December 1978) 28 I. Communications and reports to the Security Council received between 8 December 1978 and 15 June 1979 28

4. QUESTION CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN SOUTHERN RHODESIA ...... 30

A. Communications to the Security Council received between 16 June and 6 October 1978 30 B. Consideration at the 2090th meeting (10 October 1978) 31 C. Communications and report to the Security Council received between 13 October 1978 and 28 February 1979 ...... 31 D. Consideration at the 2119th and 2122nd meetings (2-8 March 1979) 32 E. Communications and report to the Security Council received between 15 March and 27 April 1979 34 F. Consideration at the 2142nd and 2143rd meetings (27 and 30 April 1979) 34 G. Subsequent communications and report to the Security Council ...... 35

5. THE QUESTION OF SOUTH AFRICA ········· 36

A. Communications to the Security Council received between 16 June 1978 and 5 April 1979 and request for a meeting 36 B. Consideration at the 2140th meeting (5 April 1979) , ...... 37 C. Subsequent communications...... 37

6. COMPLAINT BY ANGOLA AGAINST SOUTH AFRICA...... 37

A. Communications to the Security Council and request for a meeting...... 37 B. Consideration at the 213Oth, 2132nd, 2133rd and 2135th to 2139th meetings (19-28 March 1979) 38 C. Subsequent communications...... 39

7. TELEGRAM DATED 3 JANUARY 1979 FROM THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER IN CHARGE OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DEMOCRATIC KAMPUCHEA TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECURI1ry COUNCIL...... 40

A. Communications to the Security Council during November and December 1978 40 B. Communications to the Security Council between 1 and 15 January 1979 and request for a meeting ...... 40 C. Considemtion at the 2108th to 2U2th meetings (11-15 January 1979) 42 D. Subsequent communications received between 15 January and 15 June 1979 43

8. THE SITUATION IN SOUTH-EAST ASIA AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY. [LETTER DATED 22 FEBRUARY 1979 FROM THE REPRESEN­ TATIVES OF NORWAY, PORTUGAL, THE UNITED KINGUOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO l'HE PRES- IDENT OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL (S/13111)] 45

A. Communications to the Security Council and requests for a meeting...... 45 B. Consideration at the 2114th to 2118th meetings (23-28 February 1979) ..... 46 iv IQ If. ,Q i,a o. ••

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C. Communications received between 1 and 15 March 1979 ••••••....••.••.• 48 D. Consideration at the 2129th meeting (16 March 1979) •••.••••••••.•••.••• 48 E. Subsequent communications received between 16 March and 15 June 1979 49

Parol;

.other matters considered by the Security Council

'i. ADMISSION OF NEW MEMBERS .•••.•.••.•....•.•••.•..••...••.•..•..••.••.• 50

A. Application of Solomon Islands. ..•.•..•.•.••.•...•.•....•.•••.•....••• 50 B. Application of Dominica...... 50

10. ELECTION OF FIVE MEMBERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE...... 50

Part III

The MiUtary StaffCommittee

11. WORK OF THE MILITARY STAFF COMMITTEE...... 52

Part IV

Matters brought to the attention of the Security Council but not disr.ussed in the Council during the period covered

12. COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING THE COMl>LAINT BY BENIN 53

13. COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING THE COMPLAINT BY CHAD. ..•...... 53

14. COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN WESTERN SAHARA AND THE COMPLAINT BY MOROCCO .••••..•...... •....•...... 54

15. COMMUNICATION CONCERNING RELATIONS BETWEEN ETHIOPIA AND SOMALIA.. 54

16. COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING RELATIONS BETWEEN UGANDA AND THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA...... 55

17. COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING COMPLAINTS BY ZAMBIA.. .•...•...•.•...... 55

18. COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING THE COMPLAINT BY MOZAMBIQUE...... 55

19. COMMUNICATION CONCERNING ANGOLA...... 56 v ------¥! i# UtA .• t ,1444; (

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20. COMMUNICATION CONCERNING THE QUESTION OF KOREA •••••••••• ••••••••·•• 56

21. REpORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING THE TRUST TERRITORY OF THE PACIFIC ISLANDS ••••.•••••.••••••••••••••.•••••••• ••·•••••••••••••••••••• 56

22. COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING RELATIONS BETWEEN ARGENTINA AND CHILE.. 56

23. COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN NICARAGUA •••.•••••••• ••• 57

24. COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING THE STRENGTHENING OF INTERNATIONAL SECU- RITY ••••••••••••••••••••••••••.••.•.•••••••••••••.••••••.••••.••••.•••..• 57

25. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE CO-ORDINATING BUREAU OF NON-ALIGNED COUNTRIES ••••.••••••••••.••..•••.•.••••••••••.•.••.••.•.• 58

26. COMMUNICATIONS TRANSMITTING RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE GENERAL As­ SEMBLY AT ITS THIRTY-THIRD SESSION •••••••.•••.•• ;...... 58

APPENDICES

1. Membership of the Security Council during the years 1978 and 1979...... 59 11. Representatives and deputy, alternate and acting representatives accredited to the Security Council 59 Ill. Presidents of the Security Council ...... 60 IV. Meetings of the Security Council held during the period from 16 June 1978 to 15 June 1979 60 V. Resolutions adopted by the Security Council during the period from 16 June 1978 to 15 June 1979 64 VI. Meetings of subsidiary bodies of the Security Council during the period from 16 June 1978 to 15 June 1979 ,...... 64 VII. List of matters of which the Security Council is seized...... 65

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INTRODUCTION

3. With respect to the membership of the Security :.-::: 1. The present report! is submitted to the General Council during the period covered, it will De recalled Assembly by the Security Council in accordance with that the General Assembly, at its 50th and 51st plenary Article 24, paragraph 3, and Article 15, paragraph 1, meetings on 10 November 1978, elected Bangladesh, of the Charter. Jamaica, Norway, Portugal and Zambia as non-per­ 2. As in previous years, the report is not intended manent members of the Council to fill the vacancies as a substitute for the records ofthe Security Council, resulting from the expiration, on 31 December 1978, which constitute the only comprehensive and author­ ofthe terms of office of Canada, the Federal Republic itative account of its delibemtions, but as a guide to of Germany, India, Mauritius and Venezuela. the activities ofthe Security Council during the period 4. The period covered in the present report is from covered. It should be noted, in this connexion, that 16 June 1978 to 15 June 1979. The Council held 71 once again the present report has been prepared in accordance with the Council's decision in December meetings during that period. 1974 to make its report shorter and more concise, 5. One retired member of the Council is not in a without changing its basic structure. position to agree to the Russian language version of this report for the reasons referred to in the first par­ agraph of chapter 23 (para. 495) of the Report of f. •. 1 This is the thirty-fourth annual report of the Security Council Security Council for the period 16 June 1976 to .' to the General Assembly. These reports are circulated as Supple­ 8 June 1977 (Official Records ofthe General AssemL-·. ment No. 2 to the Official Records of each regular session of the Thirty-second Session, Supplement No. 2 (A/32/2». General Assembly.

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"Recalling (1978), the C territorial int pendence of ognized bouD Part I "Gravely Lebanon, wh ment of a ju QUESTIONS CONSIDERED BY THE SECURITY COUNCIL UNDER ITS RESPONSmILITY East questio FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY "Having c General date implementati Chapter 1 "Comment THE SITUATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST the United seeking to c A. United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon and report on 13 September (S/12845) on the activities of resolutions 4 developments in the Israel-Lebanon sector the Force for the period from 19 March to 13 Septem­ "Deeply g ber 1978. Force, 1. COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED BETWEEN 16 JUNE 11. Major problems had confronted UNIFIL after "Consciou AND 16 SEPTEMBER 1978 the fourth and last phase of the Israeli withdrawal on the Force to 13 June, when, with minor exceptions, the withdraw­ security in S 6. In a letter dated20July 1978 (S/12788), the rep­ ing Israeli forces had handed over control of the evac­ "Noting» resentative of Argentina referred to the situation iu uated area not to UNIFIL but to the Lebanese de countered ob Lebanon and stated that large segments ofthe Argen­ facto armed groups in the area commanded by Major its areaofo tine population viewed with disquiet the continuous Haddad. as yet for the loss of innocent civilian lives and destruction of prop­ 12. The Secretary-General emphasized that the its authority erty. situation in southern Lebanon was very closely linked resolution 42 7. In a letter dated 28 August (S/12825), the rep­ to the formidable problems of Lebanon as a whole, "Supportin resentative of Kuwait transmitted a letter dated 24 which, in turn, were inextricably linked with the prob­ and taking in August from the Permanent Observer ofthe Palestine lem of the Middle East. A full and satisfactory over­ port describi Liberation Organization (PLO), charging Israel with all solution of the problems of Lebanon was difficult Force in carr an air attack against civilian Palestinian refugees in a to envisage, except in the framework of a general village and a refugee camp in Lebanon which left four "Determin settlement of the Middle East problem. He pointed ment of the dead and 25 wounded. out that the current situation, through no fault of accordance 8. In letters dated 5 September (S/12834 and UNIFIL, was unacceptable, since the fact that the (1978), S/13835), the representative of Lebanon charged that Israeli forces handed over control of the border area "Acting in the Israeli forces, which were to have withdrawn to­ to de facto armed groups rather than to UNIFIL had anese Gover tally from the border area of Southern Lebanonon 13 prevented the full deployment of the Force and the June, had systematically refused to turn over control restoration of the authority of the Lebanese Govern­ "I. Deci of the area to the United N'tions Interim Force in ment in the whole area of operation. He considered Nations Inte Lebanon (UNIFIL) as called for in Security Council that the removal of UNIFIL would be disastrous. In­ four months, resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978). He added that asmuch as the Government of Lebanon had informed "2. Calls the Government of Lebanon had begun to implement him that it was in full agreement, he recommended concerned to those resolutions by moving units of the Lebanese that the mandate of UNIFIL be extended for a further United Natio army towards the south, in order to regain full control six-month period. Council resoll of and sovereignty over its territory, but owing to the "3. ReqUl heavy shelling to which the army had been subjected the Security l in Kawkaba and the resulting casualties, that move­ 3. CONSIDERATION AT THE 2085TH AND 2086TH mentation of t ment had been suspended pending further arrange­ MEETINGS (18 AND 19 SEPTEMBER 1978) it to assess th ments to be made through UNIFIL. On behalf of his measures sho Government, he expressed the view that as the initial 13. At its 2085th meeting, on 18 September, the end of the fo six months had not bt-en sufficient for the fulfilment Security Council included the following item in its of the objectives of resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 agenda without objection: 16. Followi (1978), it would be necessary for the Council to assess "The situation in the Middle East: made a statem the future possibilities of UNIFIL within the frame­ ments by the r "Report of the Secretary-General on the United States, Canada, work of its current terms of reference in order to en­ Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (S/12845)". sure full implementation of the above-mentioned reso­ Venezuela, Eo lutions. 14. The President drew attention to a draft reso­ many, Gabon, lution (S/12848) sponsored by the United States of itius, and by the 9. In a reply dated 8 September (S/13840), the rep­ the representati resentative of Israel stated that the withdrawal of Is­ America. raeli forces from Southern Lebanon had been com­ Decision: At the 2085th meeting, on 18 September 17. At the 2 pleted on 13 June in fulfilment of resolution 425 (1978) 1978, the United States draft resolution (SI12848) was President, with and 426 (978), which, he noted, did not require that adopted by 12 votes to none, with two abstentions representatives control of any area be turned over to UNIFIL. (Czechoslovakia and Union of Soviet Socialist Re­ Arab Republic, publics), as resolution 434 (1978). One member (China) discussion with 2. REPORT OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL DATED did not participate in the voting. then informed t 13 SEPTEMBER 1978 15. Resolution 434 (978) reads as follows: ber (S/12851) fr "The Security Council, questing that th 10. As the mandate of UNIFIL was due to expire "Recalling its resolutions 425 (978) and 426 vited to particip on 19 September, the Secretary-General submitted a (1978) of 19 March and 427 (1978) of 3 May 1978, the Council's p proposal had no 2

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"Recalling in particular that, in its resolution 425 39 of the provisional rules of procedure, but that if (1978), the Council called for strict respect for the approved by the Council, the invitation to participate territorial integrity, sovereignty and political inde­ in the debate would confer on PLO the same rights of pendence of Lebanon within its internationally rec­ participation as those conferred on a Member State ognized boundaries, when it was invited to participate pursuant to rule 37. "Gravely concerned at the serious conditions in 18. The representative of the United States made Lebanon, which continue to endanger the achieve­ a statement. ment of a just and lasting solution of the Middle Decision: At the 2086th meeting, on 19 September East question, 1978, the proposal was adopted by 10 votes to 1 "Raving considered the report of the Secretary­ (United States ofAmerica), with 4 abstentions (Can­ General dated 13 September 1978 (S/12845) on the ada, France, Germany, Federal Republic of, and implementation ofthe above-mentioned resolutions, United Kingdom ofGreat Britain and Northern Ire­ "Commending the outstanding performance of land). the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon in 19. The Council continued its discussion, hearing seeking to carry out its mandate as established in statements by the representatives of Israel, Lebanon resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978), and the Syrian Arab Republic, as well as by the rep­ "Deeply grieved at the loss oflife suffered by the resentative of PLO. The representatives ofthe USSR, Force, Israel and the Syrian Arab Republic spoke in exercise rig~lL "Conscious of the progress already achieved by of the ;:;f reply. the Force towards the establishment of peace and security in Southern Lebanon, 4. COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED BETWEEN "Noting with concern that the Force has en­ 11 SEPTEMBER AND 6 OCTOBER 1978 countered obstacles in deploying freely throughout its area ofoperation and that it has not been possible 20. By a letter dated 25 September (S/12863), the as yet for the Lebanese Government fully to restore representative of Lebanon transmlttea the text ot an its authority over all its territory in accordance with address made by the President of Lebanon to the resolution 425 (1978), Lebanese people on 23 September concerning the situation in Lebanon. "Supporting the efforts of the Secretary-General and taking into account the observations in his re­ 21. By a letter dated 5 October (SI 12879), the rep­ port describing the problems encountered by the resentative of Lebanon transmitted the text oftwo ap­ Force in carrying out its mandate, peals by the International Committee ofthe Red Cross (ICRC) concerning the situation in Beirut in which it .,Determined to secure urgently the total fulfil­ called upon all the parties to conclude a truce that ment of the mandflte and objectives of the Force in would permit the evacuation of the wounded from the accordance with resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 eastern part of Beirut. (1978), 22. By a note dated 5 October (S/12882), the Pres­ "Acting in response to the request of the Leb­ ident of the Security Council transmitted the text of anese Government, a statement of ICRC regarding the situation in Beirut. "1. Decides to renew the mandate ofthe United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon for a period of 5. CONSIDERATION AT THE 2089TH MEETING four months, that is, until 19 January 1979; (6 OCTOBER 1978) "2. Calls upon Israel, Lebanon and all others concerned to co-operate fully and urgently with the 23. At its 2089th meeting, on 6 October, the Coun­ United Nations in the implementation of Security cil included the following item in its agenda without Council resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978); objection: "3. Requests the Secretary-General to report to "The situation in the Middle East". the Security Council in two months on the imple­ 24. The President ofthe Council made a statement mentation ofthe present resolution in order to allow and drew attention to a draft resolution (S/12883) be­ it to assess the situation and to examine what further fore the Council. measures should be taken, and to report again at the Decision: At the 2089th meeting, on 6 October 1978, end of the four-month period." the draft resolution (SI12883) was adopted wlani­ 16. Following the vote, the Secretary-General mOllsly as resolution 436 (1978). made a statement. Discussion continued with state­ 25. Resolution 436 (1978) reads as follows: I ments by the representatives of China, the United "The Security Council, ~i States, Canada, India, the United Kingdom, France, I Venezuela, Bolivia, the Federal Republic of Ger­ "Noting with grave concern the deteriorating sit­ .1 many, Gabon, Kuwait, Nigeria, the USSR and Maur­ uation in Beirut and its surroundings, ',I itius, and by the President, speaking in his capacity as "Deeply grieved at the consequent loss of life, i the representative of Czechoslovakia. human suffering and physical destruction, j "Noting the appeal made on 4 October 1978 by :, 17. At the 2086th meeting, on 19 September, the :-j President, with the consent of the Council, invited the the President of the Security Council and the Sec­ representatives of Lebanon, h:rael and the Syrian retary-General, Arab Republic, at their request, to participate in the ".. Calls upon all those involved in hostilities discussion without the right to vote. The President in Lebanon to put an end to acts of violence and then informed the Council of a letter dated 18 Septem­ observe scrupulously an immediate and effective ber (S/12851) from the representative of Kuwait, re­ cease-fire and cessation of hostilities so that internal ,., questing that the representative of PLO should be in­ peace and national reconciliation may be restored !·~"'.i.. vited to participate in the debate, in accordance with based on the preservation of Lebanese unity, terri­ i the Council's previous practice. He added that that torial integrity, independence and national sover­ .,) proposal had not been made pursuant to rule 37 or rule eignty; :1 1 3 Jj'.1 "2. Calls upon all involved to allow units ofthe "The Security Council has studied the Secretary­ 37. In tvl International Committee of the Red Cross into the General's report contained in document S112929, SIl2976), th€ area of conflict to evacuate the wounded and pro­ submitted in pursuance ofresolution 434 (1978). The with armed· vide humanitarian assistance; Council associates itself with the views of the Sec­ 38. By I "3. Supports the Secretary-General in his ef­ retary-General set forth in the report regarding the January (S/l forts and requests him to continue these efforts to obstacles placed against the full deployment of the tative of Ku bring about a durable cease-fire and to keep the Se­ United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon and nent Observ curity Council informed on the implementation of against the total implementation of resolutions 425 Palestinian t the cease-fire." (1978) and 426 (1978). 39. In le "The Council expresses its deepest concern over 18 January ( 6. COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED BETWEEN 7 OCTO­ the grave situation in Southern Lebanon. 13041), the I' BER AND 10 DECEMBER 1978 AND REPORT OF THE "The Council is convinced that these obstacles what he ten SECRETARY-GENERAL constitute a challenge to its authority and a defiance rael launche of its resolutions. The Council therefore demands 40. Bya 26. By a letter dated 17 October (SI12901), the rep­ the removal of these obstacles, specifically des­ representati resentative of Lebanon transmitted the text of an ap­ cribed and referred to in the Secretary-General's ment by the peal issued on that date by ICRC for relief and as­ report under consideration, as well as in his pre­ cerning Isra sistance in Lebanon. vious reports submitted to the Council. 41. In a 27. In a letter dated 30 October (S/12908), the rep­ "The Council believes that the unimpeded de­ resentative resentative of Lebanon reported that the Council of ployment ofthe Force in all parts of Southern Leb­ condemnatil the League of Arab States had decided to renew the anon will contribute significantly to the restoration camps insid mandate of the Arab peace-keeping force for six of the authority of the Lebanese Government and presence of months, and transmitted the text of eight resolutions the preservation of Lebanese sovereignty within 42. As t adopted by the foreign ministers ofthe States contrib­ Lebanon's internationally recognized boundaries. on 19 Janua uting to that force. "The Council therefore calls upon all those not port on 12 J 28. In an interim report on UNIFIL submitted on fully co-operating with the Force, particularly Is­ the Force d 18 November(SI12929), in pursuance ofresolution 434 rael, to desist forthwith from interfering with the to 12 Janua (1978), the Secretary-General stated that the Force operations of the Force in Southern Lebanon and 43. The had continued to use its best efforts to ensure that its demands that they comply fully without any delay period und€ area of operation would not be used for hostile activ­ with the implementation of resolutions 425 (1978) been conce ities of any kind and that a progressive normalization and 426 (1978). the area wh oflife had been observed in the area where it exercised "The Council also calls upon Member States that hostile acti' full control. However, despite UNIFIL efforts to se­ are in a position to do so to bring their influence to gressive ret cure full deployment and control in the area handed bear on those concerned so that the Force may dis­ ployment in over by Israel to the de facto armed groups, little charge its responsibilities unimpeded. ernment of progress had been achieved, and the Force had been in the area. subjected to periodic harassment. "The Council notes with appreciation the efforts made by the Secretary-General and the United Na­ 44. In tl 29. The Secretary-General reaffirmed that an es­ tions staff, and the commanders and soldiers of the had continu sential pre-eondition for the success of UNIFIL was Force for the implementation of resolution 425 entry of an the co-operation ofall concerned, but co-operation on (1978). It also takes this opportunity to express its tion with so the part of the Lebanese de facto forces in the area particular appreciation to the countries that have ever, despit and the Government of Israel was still lacking, and contributed troops or are assisting in the deploy­ no further p the complete deployment of UNIFIL and the re­ ment and facilitating the task of the Force. in the south establishment of Lebanese authority in the area was ingly, UNI therefore blocked. "The Council decides to remain seized of the problem, and to review the situation if and when mandate wi 30. The Secretary-General observed that restora­ necessary before 19 January 1979, so as to consider by Security tion of the authority sovereignty of the Lebanese practical ways and means that will secure the full lacked the I Government in Southern Lebanon was the only du­ implementation of its resolutions." under Majo rable and reliable way to secure normality in the area 45. Taki and that UNIFIL was there to protect all groups of 35. Thereafter, statements were made by the rep­ the Secreta the population. resentatives of China, Kuwait, the United Kingdom, the mandat Canada, Czechoslovakia, the USSR, Nigeria, France, months. Th 7. CONSIDERATION AT THE 2106TH MEETING the United States, Venezuela, India, Lebanon, Israel of its full a (8 DECEMBER 1978) and the Syrian Arab Republic. The representative of Secretary-( Kuwait made a further statement. A statement was all its diffic 31. At its 2106th meeting, on 8 December, the also made by the President, speaking in his capacity Council included the following item in its agenda with­ stabilizing f as representative ofthe Federal Republic ofGermany. would inevi out objection: The representatives of Israel, the Syrian Arab Repub­ "The situation in the Middle East: isted in sou lic, Kuwait and Lebanon spoke in exercise ofthe right ~ "Interim report of the Secretary-General under of reply. 46. In Security Council lC;::~olution 434 (1978) concerning Council da the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (SI 8. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED General inti BETWEEN 11 DECEMBER 1978 AND 19 JANUARY 1979 battalion an 12929)". withdrawn. 32. The President, with the consent of the Coun­ 36. In a letter dated 11 December (S/I2963), the UNIFIL a cil, invited the representatives of Lebanon, Israel and representative of Lebanon expressed his Govern­ make pract the Syrian Arab Republic, at their request, to partic­ ment's appreciation of the presidential ~+'ltement ap­ the Netherl ipate in the discussion without the right to vote. proved by the Council on 8 December ...ld its hope of Fiji and 33. The Secretary-General made a statement. that substantial changes in the UNIFIL area of op­ reply dated 34. The President made the following statement eration would be achieved before the end of the pres­ Security C (S/12958), which the Council approved by consensus: ent mandate. cil had cons 4

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37. In two letters dated 21 December (Sl12975 and and agreed with the proposals of the Secretary-Gen­ S/12976), the representative ofLebanon charged Israel eral but that China, not having participated in the vot­ with armed attacks against Lebanese territory. ing on resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 (1978), disso­ 38. By letters dated 21 December ~.nd 16 and 19 ciated itself from the matter. January (S/12977, Sl13036 and S/13045), the represen­ tative of Kuwait transmitted letters from the Perma­ nent Observer of PLO concerning Israeli attacks on 9. CONSIDERATION AT THE 2113TH MEETING Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon. (19 JANUARY 1979) 39. In letters dated 21 December and 14, 17 and 47. At its 2113th meeting, on 19 January, the Se­ 18 January (S/12978, S/12979, S/13028, S/13037 and S/ curity Council included the following item in its 13041), the representative of Israel charged PLO with agenda without objection: what he termed terrorist attacks against targets in Is­ rael launched from Lebanese territory. "The situation in the Middle East: 40. By a letter dated 23 December (S/12984), the "Report of the Secretary-General on the United representative ofEgypt transmitted the text ofa state­ Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (S/13026 and ment by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs con­ Corr.1)". cerning Israeli aggression against Lebanon. 48. The President, with the consent of the Coun­ 41. In a letter dated 19 January (S/13044), the rep­ cil, invited the representative of Lebanon at his re­ resentative of Yemen expressed his Government's quest, to participate in the discussion without the right condemnation of Israeli attacks on Palestinian refugee to vote. camps inside Lebanese territory and the continued 49. The President drew attention to a draft reso­ presence of Israeli military personnel in that country. lution (S/13042) before the Council. 42. As the mandate of UNIFIL was due to expire Decision: At the 2113th meel'ing, on 19 January on 19 January, the Secretary-General submitted a re­ 1979, the draft resolution (S/13042) was adopted by 12 port on 12 January, giving an account on activities of votes to none, with 2 abstentions (Czechoslovakia and the Force during the period from 14 September 1978 Union ofSoviet Socialist Republics), as resolution 444 to 12 January 1979 (S/13026 and Carr.1). (1979). One member (China) did not participate in the 43. The Secretary-General noted that during the voting. period under review the activities of UNIFIL had 50. Resolution 444 (1979) reads as follows: been concentrated on three objectives: to ensure that "The Security Council, the area where it was fully deployed was not used for "Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978), hostile activities of any kind and to promote a pro­ 427 (1978) and 434 (1978), gressive return to normal conditions; to extend its de­ ployment in the border area; and to assist the Gov­ "Recalling also the statement of the President of ernment ofLebanon in restoring its effective authority the Security Council of 8 December 1978 (S/12958), in the area "Having studied the report ofthe Secretary-Gen­ 44. In the area where it had full control, UNIFIL eral on the United Nations Interim Force in Leba­ had continued to take effective action to prevent the non contained in document S/13026 and Corr.l of entry of armed personnel and to provide the popula­ 12 January 1979, tion with some measure ofassurance and safety. How­ "Expressing concern over the grave situation in ever, despite energetic efforts, there had been virtually Southern Lebanon resulting from obstacles placed no further progress in deploying the Force in the area against the full implementation of resolutions 425 in the south held by de facto armed groups; accord­ (1978) and 426 (1978), ingly, UNIFIL had reached the end of its second "Reiterating its conviction that the continuation mandate. without completing the tasks assigned to it of the situation constitutes a challenge to its au­ by Security Council resolution 425 (1978) because it thority and~ defiance of its resolutions, lacked the co-operation of both the de facto forces "Noting with regret that the Force has reached under Major Haddad and the Israeli Defence Force. the end ofits second mandate without being enabled 45. Taking into account all aspects ofthe problem, to complete all of the tasks assigned to it, the Secretary-General recommended the extension of "Stressing that free and unhampered movement the mandate of UNIFIL for a further period of six for the Force is essential for the fulfilment of its months. The Lebanese Government had informed him mandate within its entire area of operation, of its full agreement with that recommendation. The "Reaffirming the necessity for the strict respect Secretary-General expressed his conviction that, for for the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political all its difficulties, UNIFIL performed an essentially independence of Lebanon within its internationally stabilizing function and that its premature withdrawal recognized boundaries, would inevitably disrupt the fragile peace which ex­ isted in southern Lebanon. "Re-emphasizing the temporary nature of the Force as set out in its terms of reference, 46. In a letter to the President of tile Security Council dated 12 January (S/13038), the Secretary­ "Acting in response to the request of the Gov­ General informed the Council that the French infantry ernment of Lebanon taking into account the Sec­ battalion and Iranian contingent of UNIFIL would be retary-General's report, withdrawn. Subject to the renewal of the mandate of "1. Deplores the lack of co-operation particu­ UNIFIL and the usual consultations, he intended to larly on Israel's part with the efforts of the United make practical arrangements to accept the offers of Nations Interim Force in Lebanon fully to imple­ the Netherlands to provide an infantry battalion and ment its mandate including Israel's assistance to ir­ of Fiji and Nigeria to increase their contingents. In a regular armed groups in Southern Lebanon; reply dated 17 January (S/13039), the President of the "2. Notes with great appreciation the efforts Security Council stated that the members ofthe Coun­ being made by the Secretary-General, the com­ cil had considered the matter in informal consultations manders and soldiers of the Force and the United 5

.- Nations staff, as well as Governments which have tive ofJamaica, and by the representatives ofLebanon the el' lent their assistance and co-operation; and Israel. to pro "3. E~presses its satisfaction with the de­ 56. The President informed the Council of a letter anese clared pohcy of the Government of Lebanon and dated 19 January (Sl13048) from the representative of by th the steps already taken for the deployment of the Kuwait, requesting that the representative of PLO the U Lebanese army in the South and encourages it to should be invited to participate in the debate, in ac­ sion increase its efforts in co-ordination with the Force cordance with the Council's previous practice. He pro to re-establish its authority in that area; added that the proposal had not been made pursuant (a) th "4. Decides to renew the mandate ofthe Force to rule 37 or rule 39 of the provisional rules of pro­ tion i for five months, that is, until 19 June 1979; cedure, but that if approved by the Council, the in­ cludin "5. Calls upon the Secretary-General and the vitation to participate in the debate would confer on (b) th Force to continue to take all effective measures PLO the same rights of participation as those con­ sonne deemed necessary in accordance with the approved ferred on a Member State when it was invited to par­ the U guidelines and terms of reference of the Force as ticipate pursuant to rule 37. cease adopted by the Security Council (S/12611) and in­ 57. The representative of the United States made facto vites the Government of Lebanon to draw up, in a statement. secur consultation with the Secretary-General, a phased Decision: At the 2113th meeting, on 19 January the b programme of activities to be carried out over the 1979, the proposal was adopted by 10 votes to I need next three months to promote the restoration of its (United States ofAmerica), with 4 abstentions (France, eratio authority; Nonvay, Portugal and United Kingdom ofGreat Brit­ 65. "6. Urges all Member States which are in a po­ ain and Northern Ireland). progr sition to do so to bring their influence to bear on 58. The President, with the consent of the Coun­ effort those concerned so that the Force can discharge its cil, then invited the representative of the Syrian Arab dad h responsibilities fully and unhampered; Republic, at his request, to participate in the discus­ the L "7. Reaffirms its determination, in the event of sion without the right to vote. in the continuing obstruction of the mandate ofthe Force, 59. The meeting continued with statements by the to fir to examine practical ways and means in accordance representative of PLO and by the representative of propo with relevant provisions of the Charter of the the Syrian Arab Republic. The representatives of Ku­ 66. United Nations to secure the full implementation of wait, Israel, Lebanon, Bangladesh and the Syrian that t resolution 425 (1978); Arab Republic spoke in exercise of the right of reply. opera by th "8. Decides to remain seized of the question G(J.{e and to meet again within three months to assess the 10. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS RECEIVED BE­ situation." TWEEN 20 JANUARY AN!") 26 APRIL 1979 AND RE­ achie QUEST FOR A MEETING 67. 51. The President then made the following state­ resent ment (S/13043) on behalf of the Council: 60. In further letters dated 23 January and 11 April curity "The Security Council, after considering the re­ (S/13051 and SI 13242), the representative of Lebanon suited port of the Secretary-General in document S/13026 submitted new charges that Israeli forces had attacked of th and Corr.I, paid special attention, at its meeting on villages and refugee camps in Lebanon. In a letter resolu 19 January 1979, to the question of restoration of dated 8 March (S/13155), he protested an incident that Secur the authority of the Lebanese Government over the had taken place on 6 March within the area of UNI­ report entire territory of Southern Lebanon. FIL operation, in which a Lebanese army officer had "The Council takes note of the recent efforts been physically assaulted by an Israeli maior. follow­ 11 made by the Lebanese Government to establish a ing an· incident involving the French battalion of UNIFIL and unidentified armed elements. presence in the southern part of the country and 68. expresses the hope that the continuation and expan­ 61. By letters dated 23 January and 11, 24 and 25 Counc sion of such activities will be encouraged. April (8/13052, S/13241, S/13266 and S/13269), the rep­ "The Council accordingly suggests that the Leb­ resentative of Kuwait transmitted additional letters anese Government, in consultation with the Sec­ from PLO, charging Israel with responsibility for at­ retary-General, should draw up a .'''ased pro­ tacks against Palestinian refugee camps and Lebanese Sec gramme of activities to be csrried out over the next villages. the three months to promote the restoration of its au­ 62. In further letters dated 24 and 29 January, 25 (SI 1 thority. and 28 March, and 10, 16, 19 and 22 April (S/13053, " "The Council requests the Secretary-General to S/13058, S/13192, SI13206, S/13239, SI 13249, S/13261 Rep report to it by 19 April 1979 on the implementation and SI13264), the representative of Israel submitted add of this programme." further complaints of attacks against Israeli territory (SI 1 committed by what he described as PLO terrorists 52. The Secretary-General made a statement. 69. operating from Lebanese territory. tions t 53. Thereafter, a statement was made by the For­ 63. In a special report dated 19 April (S/13254), curity eign Minister of Norway. the Secretary-General drew the attention ofthe Coun­ ofwhi ·54. The President, with the consent of the Coun­ cil to a most serious development concerning UNI­ state cil, then invited the representative of Israel, at his FIL, wherein the de facto forces under Major Haddad request, to participate in the discussion without the had shelled UNIFIL positions, including its head­ right to vote. quarters and barracks. on 15 and 18 April in connexion 55. The meeting continued with statements by with the move of the Lebanese army contingent into China, Kuwait, France, Gabon, the United Kingdom, Southern Lebanon. Zambia, the United States, Bangladesh, the USSR, 64. In an interim report dated 19 April (S/13258), Portugal, Bolivia, Czechoslovakia and Nigeria, by the submitted pursuant to resolution 444 (1979), the Sec­ President, speaking in his capacity as the representa- retary-General supplied information to the Council on I wi 6

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the elaboration of the phased programme of activities est concern the significant increase oftension in the to promote the restoration ofthe authority ofthe Leb­ area, particularly during the past months, and that anese Government in Southern Lebanon called for they share the Secretary-General's anxiety over the by the Security Council and described the situation in present situation in which UNIFIL is unable fully the UNIFIL area ofoperation. He stated that discus­ to implement its mandate. I wish to express to the sion had been concentrated on the first phase of the Secretary-General the satisfaction and appreciation programme of activities, which included four points: we feel for the efforts that he has undertaken (a) the increase ofthe presence of civilian administra­ towards the full implementation of Security Council tion in the south by the Lebanese Government, in­ resolution 425 (1978), and also to commemi most cluding reinforcement of the Lebanese gendarmerie; highly the performance of the officers and men of (b) the further deployment of Lebanese military per­ UNIFIL under the most difficult circumstances. If sonnel in the south; (c) the intensification ofefforts by UNIFIL, for any reason, were to be eroded, a the United Nations and UNIFIL to consolidate the highly dangerous and volatile situation would inev­ cease-fire and to put an end to harassment by the de itably arise in the area. facto forces led by Major Haddad; and (d) efforts to "Members of the Council share the views ex­ secure further deployment of UNIFIL and control of pressed in the Secretary-General's report about the border area, special emphasis being placed on the what should still be done towards the full imple­ need to make diplomatic contacts to enlist the co-op­ mentation of the objectives of resolution 425 (1978) eration uf the Government of Israel. and emphasize in this connexion the importance of 65. The Secretary-General observed that little the deployment of UNIFIL in all parts of Southern progress had been achieved as a result of intensive Lebanon. efforts on the basis of the above plan, as Major Had­ "The Security Council expresses its special sat­ dad had expressed strong opposition to the move of isfaction at actions taken by the Lebanese Govern­ the Lebanese army contingent into Southern Lebanon ment and, in particular, the deployment of the in the UNIFIL area of operation and had threatened Lebanese ar.my contingent, under the 'phased to fire on UNIFIL and Lebanese army units if the programme of activities'. Members of the Council proposed move should take place. consider that the continuation of such efforts, called 66. The Secretary-General stated in conclusion for by the resolutions of the Council, should ulti­ that the de facto forces had continued to oppose co­ mately lead to the return of the Lebanese Govern­ operation with UNIFIL and the objectives laid down ment's effective authority over all of its territory. by the Security Council, and that the position of the In this respect, the Council reiterates its call for the Go.emment of Israel would be crucial for efforts to strict respect for the territorial integrity, unity, sov­ achieve further progress. ereignty, and political independence of Lebanon 67. In a letter dated 25 April (S/13270), the rep­ within its internationally recognized boundaries. resentative of Lebanon drew the attention of the Se­ Members of the Council consider that all measures curity Council to the grave situation which had re­ should be taken urgently towards the implementa­ sulted from Israel's obstruction ofthe implementation tion of the 'phased programme of activities', and, of the phased programme of activities called for in particularly, such measures as are deemed neces­ resolution 444 (1979) and requested a meeting of the sary to ensure the safety of the force and of the Security Council to examine the special and interim UNIFIL headquarters. If such measures are not reports ofthe Secretary-General (S/13254 and S/13258). taken and, a fortiori, if further serious incidents oc­ cur, they feel that the Security Council should meet 11. CONSIDERATION AT THE 2141sT MEETING without delay to consider the situation." (26 APRIL 1979) 12. COMMUNICAnONS AND REPORT RECEIVED BE­ 68. At its 2141st meeting, on26 April, the Security TWEEN 26 APRIL AND 15 MAY 1979 AND REQUEST Council included the following item without objection: FOR A MEETING "The situation iD the Middle East: 70. By a letter dated 30 April (S/13284), the rep­ "Interim report of the Secretary-General under resentative of the Syrian Arab Republic transmitted Security Council resolution 444 (1979) concerning the text of a telegram dated 25 April from the Chair­ the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon man of the Executive Committee of PLO, charging (SI13258); that for five consecutive days, the Palestinian and Leb­ p~op!e "Letter dated 25 April 1979 from the Permanent anese in Southern Lebanon had been sub­ Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations jected to a war of elimination carried out by Israeli addressed to the President of the Security Council forces by air, ground and sea, using all manner of de­ (SI13270)". structive weapons given them by the United States. 71. In a letter dated I May (S/13289), the repre­ 69. The President referred to extensive consulta­ sentative of Israel expressed his Government's sup­ tions that had been held with the members of the Se­ port for the objective set out in the President's state­ curity Council and other interested parties, as a result ment of 26 April (S/13272) regarding the return of the ofwhich he had been authorized to make the following Lebanese Government's effective authority over all statement on behalf of the Council (S/13272): of its territory and charged that that objective could "The Security Council has studied the Secretary­ not be realized unless the foreign domination of Leb­ General's interim report on the Umted Nations in­ anon imposed by Syria and PLO was withdrawn. terim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), circulated on 72. In a letter dated 2 May (S/13292), the repre­ 19 April 1979 in document S/13258, in accordance sentative of Lebanon also referred to the President's with the request made by the Security Council at its statement and inquired what measures towards the 21 13th meeting on 19 January 1979. urgent implementation of the phased programme of "On behalf of members of the Security Council., activities had been taken. He indicated that if nelle I wish to state that they are following with the deep- had been taken, it was imperative that the Security

7 "The situation in the Middle East: Council should meet without delay to take appropriate SI measures. "Letter dated 7 May 1979 from the Perman~nt Is 73•. In a letter ~ated 4 May (S/13298), the repre­ Representative of Lebanon to the United Nation~ ta sen~atlve of.the Synan Arab Republic, referring to the addressed to the President of the Security Council L Synan role ID Lebanon, stated that as his country was (S/13301)" . committed to one Lebanon, his G()v~rnment's forces were in Lebanon in response to an appeal by the Leb­ 80. The President, in his capacity as President of re the Council, made the following statement as a result P anese Government and people and as part of the ofthe consultations held with members ofthe Council: Arab Deterrent Force under the direct command of pI "Since the President's statement was read out to a the .Lebanese Government, which had the full right to tl deCIde on the duration of its mission in Lebanon. the Council on 26 April 1979, grave events have occurred in Southern Lebanon which have merely 74. By letters dated 30 April and 8 May (S/13285 ~erved and S113305), the representative ofKuwait transmitted to show the precarious and fragile situation se ID that area. That the situation is not even worse is a letters from the Permanent Observer of PLO com­ due largely to the presence of the United Nations plaining about the use of anti-personnel fragme~tation th Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), whose forces a she!ls and of aerial bombardment by Israeli forces are trying to fulfil their mandate, in extremely dif­ agaIDst Lebanese villages and Palestinian refugee ficult conditions with an exemplary dedication ad­ camps in Southern Lebanon. mired by us all. This was particularly underlin~d in 75.. In a letter dated 7 May (S/13301), the repre­ the Secretary-General's report to the Council of ':J sen~atIve of Lebanon referred to the increasing diffi­ May 1979, document S/13308. culttes encountered by UNIFIL and expressed his "In view of the gravity of these events the Leb­ Government's view that it was imperative that the ane.se Gove~ment. has decided to reque;t the Se­ Security Council consider taking further steps towards cunty Councd to give further consideration to the the full implementation of resolution 425 (1978) and situation, and has accordingly addressed to me the the phased programme of activities called for in reso­ letter contained in document S/13301. lution 444 (1979), which was a first step on that course. He charged that, contrary to the claims of Israel Is­ . "Members have been informed of I:he steps taken raeli military personnel were still inside Lebanon 'that m recent days under the Council's auspices to se­ they exercised a determining influence in the b~rder cure a rapid improvement in that situation. These area and that the continued utilization by Israel ofthe efforts seem to have produced some results. Talks so-called de facto Christian forces which it equipped, have resumed between the representatives of the fin~nced and c~ntrolled, remained a major obstacle United Nations and the Government of Israel on to Implemen.tatton of the Security Council resolutions various points that it is essential to try to settle if and restoratIon of Lebanese national sovereignty. UNIFIL is to carry out its mandate successfully. sovereignty. "These talks must be pursued with perseverance 76.. By a le~ter dated 9 May (S/13307), the repre­ but m an atmosphere conducive to the full imple­ sentattve of Sri Lanka transmitted a communique is­ mentation ofSecurity Council resolutions 425 (1978) C sUl?d on that dat~ by the CO-l?rdinating Bureau of Non­ and 444 (1979). ou Aligned Countries, concernmg Israel's continued vi­ "As it has done since the events that led to the olation of the territorial integrity of Lebanon. establishment of UNIFIL, the Security Council is 77. In a letter dated 9 May (S/13312 and Corr.i), following the situation with the deepest attention the representative of Israel submitted a series of and concern. cha~ges of w~at he termed terrorist activity in Israeli "I am confident that the Council will be meeting terntory carned out by PLO elements operating from at an early date to debate this question and to take Lebanese territory, where, he asserted, some 12,000 a~y action warranted by developments in the situ­ to 14,000 armed personnel were to be found several ation. ~undred of them inside the UNIFIL area ~f opera­ ':In the absence ef any objections to this line of tIOns. actIOn, the President of the Security Council will proceed with his present diplomatic efforts." 1 78. In a special report on UNIFIL dated 9 May 1 (~/13308), the Secretary-General informed the Secu­ :1 nty Council of an incursion that morning by Israeli forc~s, s1.!pported by tanks and armoured personnel 14. COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED BETWEEN 15 AND carners, mto the UNIFIL area of operation in the 30 MAY 1979 vicinity of Shaqra..UNIFIL had lodged a strong pro­ 81. In a letter dated 16 May (S/13331) the repre­ let test and had been mformed by the Israeli authorities state~ent (SI that the intruders would not open fire unless fired sentative of Israel, referring to the by the President of the Security Council at the 2144th meet­ be upo.n. Subsequent~y, de facto forces appeared, and wi Major Haddad, With two senior Israeli officers had ing, said that his Government supported the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon and th asked to search some houses which they susp~cted or were occupied by armed elements, a request refused that the situation in Southern Lebanon could not be ce by the UNIFIL Commander. Soldiers of the Irish detached from the situation in the country as a whole. vit battali~n He asserted that PLO constituted a menace to the had searched two houses but found nothing. restoration of Lebanese authority in the south of the tic Followmg further discussions, the Israeli forces had inv agreed to withdraw, and the last elements had left the country, where there were some 2,000 of what he de­ area six hours after their arrival. scribed as armed PLO terrorists, as it did in the rest of the country. as 13. CONSIDERATION AT THE 2144TH MEETING 82. By a letter dated 17 May (S/13335), the rep­ (15 MAY 1979) resentative of Lebanon transmitted the text of a the 79..~t its 2144th meeting, on 15 May, the Security resolution on Lebanon adopted at the Tenth Confer­ SI Counc!l m~luded the following item in its agenda with­ ence of the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Islamic wa out obJectton: States held in Morocco between 8 and 12 May. an 8 ·• t'\

83. In letters dated 24 and 29 May (SI13348 and 93. A statement was then made by the represen­ S/13355), the representative of Lebanon charged that tative of PLO. It Israeli warplanes, ships and artillery had again at­ 94. The President of the Council addressed an ap­ ~ tacked towns, villages and refugee camps in Southern il peal to all the parties to respect the cease-fire and to Lebanon, causing deaths and material damage. refrain from attacks of violence, in order to help 84. By a letter dated 25 May (S/13351), the rep-" UNIFlL carry out the mission entrusted to it in res­ If resentative of Kuwait transmitted a letter from the olution 425 (1978). It Permanent Observer of PLO, charging that Israeli I: planes, ships and artillery were causing further death 16. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORT RECEIVED o and destruction at Palestinian refugee camps and set­ BETWEEN 31 MAY AND 15 JUNE 1979 tlements in Southern Lebanon. e 95. In a letter dated 31 May (S/13381), the Secre­ y 85. In a letter dated 30 May (S/13356), the repre­ tary-General informed the Security Council of the de­ n sentative of Lebanon requested the President to call cision of the Norwegian Government to withdraw the .s an urgent meeting of the Security Council to discuss Norwegian helicopter unit from UNIFIL at the end s the rapidly deteriorating situation in Southern Leb­ ofthe current mandate. The Secretary-General noted s anon resulting from Israeli escalation ofits attacks. that it was his intention to accept the offer of the Ital­ f­ 86. By another letter dated 30 May (S/13361), the ian Government to provide a helicopter unit, subject I­ representative ofLebanon tram.mitted a memorandum to the usual consultations of the Security Council. n to the Security Council, proposing a review of the ~ 96. In a letter dated 7 June (S/13382), the President question of Southern Lebanon; the revival of the of the Security Council informed the Secretary-Gen­ Israel-Lebanese Mixed Armistice Commission eral that the members of the Council had considered 1- (ILMAC) and creation of conditions that would make his letter (S/13381) in informal consultations on 7 June :- it operationally more effective in the preservation of and had agreed with the proposals contained therein. e international peace and security in the area; respect China not having participated in the voting on reso­ e for the General Armistice Agreement of 1949 between lution~ 425 (1978) and 426 (1978), had dissociated itself Israel and Lebanon; and a redefinition of the mandate from the matter. . n and prerogatives of UNIFIL, so as to assure the 97. In a letter dated 5 June (S/13376), the repre­ :- Force's freedom of deployment, secure Israel's total sentative of Israel charged that on 4 June, an Israel e and unconditional withdrawal, and restore the terri­ navy coastal patrol had intercepted and sunk a speed s torial sovereignty of Lebanon, in compliance with in­ boat armed with missiles and a floating rocket launcher e ternational law and the United Nations resolutions. in Israeli waters. n if 98. By a letter dated 6 June (S/13379), the repre­ sentative of Kuwait transmitted a letter dated 25 May '. 15. CONSIDERATION AT THE 2146TH MEETING (31 MAY 1979) from the Chairman of the Executive Committee of e PLO, charging that the Israeli air force had attacked :- 87. At its 2146th meeting, on 31 May, the Security two villages south of Beirut, inflicting heavy casualties :) Council included the following item in its agenda with­ on the Lebanese and Palestinian civilian population, out objection: and had continued attacks by land, sea and air against e "The situation in the Middle East: southern Lebanon. s "Letter dated 30 May 1979 from the Permanent 99. In a letter dated 11 June (S/13387), the repre­ n Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations sentative of Lebanon complained that Israeli war­ addressed to the President of the Security Council planes had been overflying Beirut and other areas of g (S/13356)" . Lebanon for seven consecutive days and submitted a e list of 12 incidents that had occurred in Lebanon be­ 1- 88. The President, with the consent of the Coun­ tween 6 and 10 June. cil, invited the representatives of Israel and Lebanon, at their request, to participate in the discussion with­ 100. In a report dated 8 June (S/13384), prior to out the right to vote. the expiration of the mandate of UNIFlL, the Sec­ retary-General gave an account of the activities ofthe 89. The Secretary-General made a statement con­ Force during the period from 13 January to 8 June cerning the situation in the UNIFIL area. 1979. The Secretary-General stated that contacts with 90. Discussion continued with statements by the the parties concerned had been maintained both at representatives of Lebanon and Israel. United Nations Headquarters and in the area, with a 91. The President then informed the Council of a view to further implementing the UNIFlL mandate, letter dated 31 May from the representative of Kuwait and that deployment of a Lebanese army battalion in (S/13368), requesting that the representative of PLO the UNIFIL area ofoperation and an increase of Leb­ be invited to participate in the debate in accordance anese civilian administrative personnel in Southern J with the Council's previous practice. He added that Lebanon represented important steps towards the res­ :I that proposal had not been made pursuant to rule 37 toration of the Lebanese Government's authority and e or rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of pro­ sovereignty in Southern Lebanon. cedure, but that if approved by the Council, the in­ 101. However, the Secretary-General noted with vitation would confer on PLO the same rights of par­ regret that despite all efforts, a stalemate had persisted ticipation as those conferred on Member States when since mid-April, and that the situation had been ag­ invited to participate pursuant to rule 37. gravated by the conditions of heightened tension in 92. The representative of the United States made the area. a statement. 102. The Secretary-General emphasized once again Decision: At the 2146th meeting, Of! 31 May 1979, the indispensable function which UNIFIL was per­ the proposal was adopted by 10 votes to one (United forming in bringing calm to the area and in reducing States ofAmerica), with 4 abstentions (France, Nor­ the active threat to international peace and security. way, Portugal and United Kingdom ofGreat Britain For that reason, the Secretary-General recommended and Northern Ireland). the extension ofthe mandate of UNIFIL for a further 9 period ofsix months and said that the Lebanese Gov­ 115. Resolution 450 (1979) reads as follows: ernment had informed him of its agreement with this "The Security Council, recommendation. "Recalling its resolutions 425 (1978) and 426 103. The Secretary-General reiterated his view (1978) of 19 March, 427 (1978) of 3 May and 434 that UNIFIL could not continue to function without (1978) of 18 September 1978, and the statement of having an adequate security zone around its head­ the President ofthe Security Council of8 December quarters, a cessation ofharassment ofthe civilian pop­ 1978 (S/12958), ulation and of UNIFIL by the de facto forces, a "Recalling also, and particularly, its resolution change in the position of the Israeli. authorities and 444 (1979) of 19 January 1979, and the statements continuation ofthe over-all co-operation of PLO. ofthe President ofthe Security Council of 26 April (S/13272) and 15 May 1979 (S/PV.2144), 17. CONSIDERATION AT THE 2147TH TO "Having studied the report ofthe Secretary-Gen­ 2149TH MEETINGS (12 AND 14 JUNE 1979) eral on the United Nations Interim Force in Leba­ non (S/13384), 104. At its 2147th meeting, on 12 June, the Secu­ "Acting in response to the request of the Gov­ rity Council included the following item in its agenda ernment of Lebanon and noting with concern the without objection: questions raised in its letters addressed to the Se­ "The sitmition in the Middle East: curity Council on 7 May (S/13301), 30 May "Letter dated 30 May 1979 from the Permanent (S/13361) and 11 June 1979 (S/13387), Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations "Reaffirming its call for the strict respect for the addressed to the President of the Security Council territorial integrity, unity, sovereignty and political (S/13356); independence of Lebanon within its internationally "Report of the Secretary-General on the United recognized boundaries, Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (S/13384)". "Expressing its anxiety about the continued ex­ 105. In addition to those invited previously, the istence of obstacles against the full deployment of President, with the consent ofthe Council, invited the the Force and the threats to its very security, its representatives ofthe Libyan Arab Jamahiriya and the freedom of movement and the safety of its head­ Syrian Arab Republic, at their request, to participate quarters which prevented the completion of the in the discussion without the right to vote. phased programme of activities, 106. The Secretary-General made a statement. .'Convinced that the present situation has serious consequences for peace and security in the Middle 107. The Security Council heard statements by the East and impedes the achievement of a just, com­ representativ~s of Lebanon, Kuwait, Czechoslovakia, prehensive and durable peace in the area, Israel and the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, as well as by the representative of PLO. "I. Strongly deplores acts of violence against Lebanon that have led to the displacement of civil­ 108. The representatives of Kuwait, Lebanon, Is­ ians, including Palestinians, and brougIit about des­ rael and the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya spoke in exercise truction and loss of innocent lives; of the right of reply. "2. Calls upon Israel to cease forthwith its acts 109. Atthe 2148th meeting, on 14 June, the Pres­ against the territorial integrity, unity, sovereignty ident, with the consent ofthe Council, invited the rep­ and political independence of Lebanon, in particu­ resentatives of Egypt, Jordan, Iran, Ireland and the lar, its incursions into Lebanon and the assistance Netherlands, at their request, to participate in the dis­ it continues to lend to irresponsible armed groups; cussion without the right to vote. "3. Calls also upon all parties concerned to re­ 110. The Council continued its consideration of frain from activities inconsistent with the objectives the question with statements by the representatives of of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon Egypt, Zambia, the United Kingdom, the Neth.er­ and to co-operate for the fulfilment of these objec­ lands, France, Portugal, Jordan, Iran and the Synan tives; Arab Republic. "4. Reiterates that the objectives of the Force 111. Statements in exercise of the right of reply as set out in resolutions 425 (1978), 426 (1978) and were made by the representatives of Israel and the 444 (1979) must be obtained; Syrian Arab Republic. "5. Highly commends -the performance of the 112. At its 2149th meeting on 14 June, the Council Force and reiterates its terms ofreference as set out continued its consideration of the item. The President in" the Secretary-General's report of 19 March 1978 drew attention to a draft resolution (S/13392) that had (8/12611) and approved by resolution 426(1978), in been prepared during consultations with members of particular that the Force must be enabled to func­ the Council. tion as an efficient military unit, that it must enjoy 113. Statements were made by the representatives freedom ofmovement and communication and other of Bangladesh, Israel, Ireland, the United States, J~­ facilities necessary for the performance of its tasks maica, Nigeria, China and Jordan, and by the ~resl­ and that it must continue to be able to discharge its dent, speaking in his capacity as the representative of duties according to the above-mentioned terms of the USSR. reference, including the right of self-defence; 114. The Security Council then voted on the draft "6. Reaffirms the validity of the General Ar­ resolution (8/13392). mistice Agreement between Israel and Lebanon in Decision: At the 2149th meeting, on 14 June 1979, accordance with its relevant decisions and resolu­ the draft resolution (S/13392) was adopted by 12 votes tions and calls upon the parties to take the necessary to none, with 2 abstentions (Czechoslovakia and steps to reactivate the Mixed Armistice Commis­ Union ofSoviet Socialisf Republics), as resolution 450 sion and to ensure full respect for the safety and (1979). One member (China) did not participate in the freedom of action of the United Nations Truce Su­ voting. pervision Organization; 10

. -- ... 's: "7. Urges all Member States which are in a po­ (b) Consideration at the 2091st meeting sition to do so to bring their influen~e to bear on. (23 October 1978) those concerned, so that the Force can discharge its 121. At its 2091st meeting, on 23 October, the Se­ md 426 responsibilities fully and unhampered; and 434 curity Council included the following item in its ment of "8. Decides to renew the mandate of the Force agenda without objection: lcember for six months, that is, until 19 December 1979; "The situation in the Middle East: "9. Reaffirms its determination, in the event of "Report of the Secretary-General on the United solution continuing obstruction of the mandate of the Force, Nations Emergency Force (S/12897)". tements to examine practical ways and means in accordance ~6 with relevant provisions of the Charter of the 122. The President drew attention to a draft April United Nations to secure the full implementation of resolution (S/12899) which had been drawn up during resolution 425 (1978); consultations among the members of the Council, who ry-Gen­ "10. Decides to remain seized ofthe question. " had agreed to make their statements after the vote on n Leba- the draft resolution. 116. Following the vote, statements were made by Decision: At the 2091st meeting, on 23 October le Gov­ the representatives of Norway, Bolivia, Kuwait and 1978, the draft resolution (S/12899) was adopted by 12 :ern the Israel. The representative of PLO spoke in exercise votes to none with two abstentions (Czechoslovakia the Se­ of the right of reply. and Union ofSoviet Socialist Republics) as resolution o May 117. A further statement was made by the repre­ 438 (1978). One member (China) did not participate sentative of Lebanon. in the voting. :for the 123. Resolution 438 (1978) reads as follows: )olitical "The Security Council, tionally B. United Nations Emergency Force "Recalling its resolutions 338 (1973) of 22 Octo­ ber, 340 (1973) of 25 October and 341 (1973) of 27 ued ex­ EXTENSION OF THE MANDATE OF THE FORCE UNTIL 24 JULY 1979 October 1973, 346 (1974) of 8 April and 362 (1974) nent of of23 October 1974, 368 (1975) of 17 April, 371 (1975) rity, its of 24 July and 378 (1975) of 23 October 1975, 396 s head- (a) Report ofthe Secretary-General dated 17 (1976) of 22 October 1976 and 416 (1977) of 21 Oc­ of the October 1978 tober 1977, "Having considered the report of the Secretary­ serious 118. As the mandate ofthe United Nations Emer­ gency Force (UNEF) was due to expire on 24 October General on the United Nations Emergency Force Middle (S/12897), t, com- 1978, the Secretary-General submitted a report on 17 October (S/12897) on the activities of the Force for "Recalling the Secretary-General's view that the the period from 25 October 1977 to 17 October 1978. situation in the Middle East as a whole continues to against The Secretary-General stated that the situation in the be unstable and potentially dangerous and is likely )f civil­ Force's area ofoperation had remained stable and that to remain so unless and until a comprehensive set­ !Ut des- it had continued efficiently to discharge its mandate. tlement covering all aspects of the Middle East Command of the Force \=ontinued to be exercised by problem can be reached, and his hope that urgent its acts Major-General Rais Abin. The Chief Co-ordinator of efforts will be pursued by all concerned to tackle :reignty the United Nations Peace-keeping Missions in the the problem in all its aspects, with a view both to >articu­ Middle East, Lieutenant-General Ensio Siilasvuo, and maintaining quiet in the region and to arriving at a istance the Force Commander had continued the practice of just and durable peace settlement, as called for by ~roups; separate meetings with the military authorities of the Security Council in its resolution 338 (1973), :l to re­ Egypt and Israel on matters concerning the Force. "1. Decides to renew the mandate ofthe United ectives 119. Concerning the implementation of Security Nations Emergency Force for a period of nine ebanon Council resolution 338 (1973), the Secretary-General months, that is, until 24 July 1979; objec- stated that the search for a peaceful settlement in the "2. Requests the Secretary-General to submit Middle East and, in particular, the efforts undertaken at the end of this period a report on the develop­ Force at various levels to implement that resolution were ments in the situation and on the steps taken te im­ 78) and dealt with in the comprehensive report on the Middle plement Security Council resolution 338 (1973); East problem which he had submitted on 17 October "3. Expresses its confidence that the Force will of the (S/12896) in pursuance of General Assembly resolu­ be maintained with maximum efficiency and econo­ set out tion 32/20 of 25 November 1977. my." h 1978 120. The Secretary-General emphasized that des­ 178), in pite the prevailing quiet in the Egypt-Israel sector, 124. Following the vote, statements were made by ) func­ the situation in the Middle East as a whole continued the representatives of the USSR, Venezuela, China, t enjoy to be unstable and potentially dangerous, and was Czechoslovakia, India, Kuwait, Gabon, the United :lother likely to remain so unless and until a comprehensive States and Bolivia. s tasks settlement covering all aspects of the Middle East lrge its problem was reached. The Secretary-General ex­ C. United Nations Disengagement Observer Force rms of pressed the hope that urgent efforts would be pursued 1. EXTENSION OF THE MANDATE OF THE FORCE by all concerned to tackle the problem in all its as­ UNTIL 31 MAY 1979 al Ar­ pects, with a view both to maintaining quiet in the (a) Report ofthe Secretary-General dated non in region and to arriving at ajust and durable peace set­ 24 November 1978 resolu­ tlement, as called for by the Security Council in res­ essary olution 338 (1973). The Secretary-General recom­ 125. As the mandate of the United Nations Dis­ Immis­ mended the extension of the mandate of UNEF for a engagement Observer Force (UNDOF) was due to tyand further period of one year, taking into account all fac­ expire on 30 November 1978, the Secretary-General ce Su- tors involved and after consultations with the Gov­ submitted a report on 24 November (S/12934), giving ernments of Egypt and Israel. an account ofactivities of the Force during the period II ~'

from 18 May to 24 November 1978. The Secretary­ 132. The President made the following comple­ General noted that during the period covered by the mentary statement (S/12943) on behalf of the Council report UNDOF had continued, with the co-operation regarding resolution 441 (1978): ofthe parties, to fulfil the tasks entrusted to it and that "As is known, the report of the Secretary-Gen­ no comtllaints referring to the UNDOF area of op­ eral on the United Nations Disengagement Ob­ eration had b~!l raised by either party. server Force (S/12934) states in paragraph 32 that 126. With regard to the implementation of the Se­ despite the present quiet in the Israel-Syria sector, curity Council resolution 338 (1973), the Secretary­ the situation in the Middle East as a whole continues General reaffirmed that the search for a peaceful set­ to be potentially dangerous and is likely to remain tlement and, in particular, the efforts to implement so unless and until a comprehensive settlement cov­ that resolution were dealt with in the comprehensive ering all aspects of the Middle East problem can be report on the Middle East problem which he had sub­ reached. This statement of the Secretary-General mitted on 17 October (S/12896) in pursuance of Gen­ reflects the view of the Security Council." eral Assembly resolution 32120 of 25 November 1977. 133. The President further noted that he had been 127. The Secretary-General noted that, during the asked by the delegation of China to state that, as it period under review, the situation in the Israel-Syria had not participated in the vote on the resolution, it sector had remained quiet and there had been no in­ took the same position with regard to the statement he cidents of a serious nature. However, despite the pre­ had just read out on behalf of the members of the vailing quiet in the sector, the situation in the Middle Council. East as a whole continued to be potentially dangerous and was likely to remain so unless and until a com­ 134. Thereafter, statements were made by the rep­ prehensive settlement covering all aspects of the Mid­ resentatives of Kuwait, the USSR, Canada, Czecho­ dle East problem was reached. He expressed his hope slovakia, the United Kingdom, the Federal Republic that determined efforts would be made by all con­ of Germany, France and the United States. cerned to tackle the problem in all its aspects, with a view to arriving at ajust and durable peace settlement 2. COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED IN MARCH 1979 as called for by the Security Council in resolution 338 135. In a letter dated 13 March 1979 (S/13166), the (1973). Secretary-General informed the Security Council that 128. The Secretary-General considered the con­ in accordance with the decision of the Government of tinued presence of UNDOF in the area to be essential Iran, the Iranian battalion would be repatriated from in the prevailing circumstances and therefore recom­ UNDOF. He proposed, subject to the usual consul­ mended that the Security Council should extend the tations, to transfer a company of the Finnish battalion mandate of the Force for a further period of six of UNEF to UNDOF as a stop-gap measure of lim­ months, until 31 May 1979. He indicated that the Gov­ ited duration. In a letter dated 14 March (S/13167) the ernments of Israel and the Syrian Arab Republic had President of the Security Council informed the Sec­ agreed with that recommendation. retary-General that the members of the Council had (b) Consideration at the 2101st meeting considered the matter in informal consultations on 14 (30 November 1978) March and had agreed with the Secretary-General's proposal. He added that the delegation of China had 129. At its 2101st meeting, on 30 November, the dissociated itself from the matter. Security Council included the following item in its agenda without objection: 3. EXTENSION OF THE MANDATE OF THE FORCE "The situation in the Middle East: UNTIL 30 NOVEMBER 1979 "Report of the Secretary-General on the United (a) Report ofthe Secretary-General dated Nations Disengagement Observer Force (S/12934)". 24 May 1979 130. The Pres:dent drew attention to a draft res­ 136. As the mandate of UNDOF was due to ex­ olution (S/12941) which had been prepared during con- pire on 31 May, the Secretary-General submitted a sultations among the members of the Council. report on 27 May (S/13350), giving an account of the Decision: At the 2101st meeting, on 30 November activities of the Force during the period from 25 No­ 1978, the draft resolution (SI12941) was adopted by 14 vember 1978 to 24 May 1979. The Secretary-General votes to none as resolution 441 (1978). One member observed that UNDOF had continued, with the co­ (China) did not participate in the voting. operation ofthe parties, to fulfil the tasks entrusted to 131. Resolution 441 (1978) reads as follows: it and that during the period under review the cease­ "The Security Council, fire had be~n maintained, with no complaints from either side. "Having considered the report of the Secretary­ General on the United Nations Disengagement Ob­ 137. He noted that despite the prevailing quiet in server Force (SI 1,2934), the Israel-Syria sector, the situation in the Middle East as a whole continued to be potentially dangerous "Decides: and was likely to remain so unless and until a com­ "(a) To call upon the parties concerned to im­ prehensive settlement covering all aspects ofthe Mid­ plement immediately Security Council resolution dle East problem could be reached. He expressed his 338 (1973) of 22 October 1973; hope that determined efforts would be made by all "(b) To renew the mandate of the United Na­ concerned to tackle the problem in all its aspects with tions Disengagement Observer Force for another a view to arriving at a just and durable peace settle­ period of six months, that is, until 31 May 1979; ment, as called for by the Security Council in its res­ "(c) To request the Secretary-General to sub­ olution 338 (1973). mit at the end of this period a report on the devel­ 138. In the circumstances, the Secretary-General opments in the situation and the measures taken to considered the continued presence of UNDOF in the Impiement resolution 338 (1973)." area to be essential and recommended that the Secu- 12 t.! ---....-..-_....._------~.. Ig comple­ rity Council extend the mandate of the Force for a solely because ofthe acceptance of that extension by ~e Council further period of six months, until 30 November 1979. the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic. He added that the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic had given its assent to the proposed exten­ D. The situation in the occupied Arab territories etary-Gen­ sion and that the Government of Israel had also ex­ lment Ob­ pressed its agreement. Iph 32 that 1. COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED BETWEEN 16 JUNE 'ria sector, (b) Consideration at the 2145th meeting 1978 AND 8 MARCH 1979 AND REQUEST FOR A ~ continues (30 May 1979) MEETING 'to remain 139. At its 2145th meeting, on 30 May, the Secu­ ement cov­ 145. During the period from June 1978 to March rity Council included the following item in its agenda 1979, the Security Council received a series of com­ lem can be without objection: ry-General munications from a variety of sources relating to sev­ " "The situation in the Middle East: eral aspects of the question of the situation in the oc­ "Report of the Secretary-General on the United cupied Arab territories. e had been Nations Disengagement Observer Force (S/13350)". 146. By a note dated 29 June 1979 (S/12758), the that, as it Secretary-General transmitted the text of resolution solution, it 140. The President drew attention to a draft reso­ lution (S/13357) before the Council. 1 A and B (XXXIV) entitled "Question of human atement he rights in the occupied Arab territories, including Pal­ lers of the Decision: At the 2145th meeting, on 30 May 1979, estine" adopted by the Commission on Human Rights the draft resolution (S/13357) was adopted by 14 votes at its 1440th meeting on 14 February. by the rep­ to none as resolution 449 (1979). One member (China) 147. The issue of the terminology used in com­ a, Czecho­ did not participate in the voting. munications from Israel for areas on the occupied u Republic 141. Resolution 449 (1979) reads as follows: West Bank was the subject of a number of commu­ s. "The Security Council, nications during this period. The position of the Arab Group of States at the United Nations was set out in .CH 1979 "Having considered the report of the Secretary­ General on the United Nations Disengagement Ob­ letters dated 19June (S/12752), 9 August (8/12806) and 13166), the server Force (S/13350), 8 September (S/12844) from the representatives of Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic and Jordan, respec­ :ouncil that "Decides: ernment of tively. In those communications, a protest was raised riated from "(a) To call upon the parties concerned to im­ concerning Israeli allusion to "the Judaea and Samaria ual consul­ plement immediately Security Council resolution districts of the West Bank", which, it was asserted, ih battalion 338 (1973) of 22 October 1973; constituted another step in Israel's persistent policy lure of lim­ "(b) To renew the mandate of the United Na­ ofannexation and change in the status ofthe occupied :/13167) the tions Disengagement Observer Force for another territories which had form~dy formed part of the :d the Sec­ period of six months, that is, until 30 November Hashemite Kingdom ofJordan. In letters dated 17 July :ouncil had 1979; (S/12777) and 22 November (SI12933), the represen­ tions on 14 "(c) To request the Secretary-General to sub­ tative of Israel asserted that the term "West Bank" '-General's mit at the end of this period a report on the devel­ had arisen only around 1950, when the Hashemite China had opments in the situation and the measures taken to Kingdom ofJordan had, as he termed it, illegally an­ implement resolution 338 (1973)." nexed the districts of "Judaea and Samaria", which it had acquired by force in the war of 1948, that the , FORCE 142. The President made the following comple­ names used by Israel had been retained for thousands mentary statement (S/13362) on behalf of the Council of years and that early United Nations documents regarding resolution 449 (1979): supported his contention. dated "As is known, the report of the Secretary-Gen­ 148. Another issue raised in communications re­ eral on the United Nations Disengagement Ob­ lating to the situation in the occupied Arab territories due to ex­ server Force (S/13350) states in paragraph 28 that was that of alleged encroachment by Israel on the in­ ubmitted a 'despite the present quiet in the Israel-Syria sector, violability of historic and religious sites in Jerusalem. ount of the the situation in the Middle East as a whole continues In a letter dated 22 June (S/12762), the representative 'om 25 No­ to be potentially dangerous and is likely to remain of Jordan reiterated his earlier charges that serious Iry-General so unless and until a comprehensive settlement cov­ encroachments were being made by Israeli authorities 'ith the co­ ering all aspects of the Middle East problem can be along the north-western part of the western wall of AI­ :ntrusted to reached'. This statement of the Secretary-General Haram Esh-Sharif Holy Sanctuary. In a rt~ply dated 'the cease­ reflects the view of the Security Council." 18 August (S/12816), the representative of Israel as­ laints from 143. The President added that he had been asked serted that, although essential renovation of dilapi­ by the delegation of China to state that, as it had not dated infrastructure in the area in question had been ing quiet in participated in the vote on the resolution, it took the carried out and diggings made in laying the foundation the Middle same position with regard to the statement which he of a new building 20 metres from the property belong­ , dangerous had just read out on behalf of the members of the ing to the North African waqf, the work had been ntil a com­ Council. executed with the utmost caution, with no danger to ofthe Mid­ the old structure near by. Similar charges were raised by the Permanent Mission of Morocco in a note ver­ pressed his 4. COMMUNICATION RECEIVED IN MAY 1979 lade by all bale dated 10 January 1979 (S/13034) in connexion with spects with 144. In a letter dated 30 May (S/13363), the rep­ construction of a suspension bridge which was said to eace settle­ resentative of Kuwait, referring to Security Council have destroyed parts of the wall adjoining Bab El iI in its res- resolution 449 (1979), stated that his delegation reaf­ Maghariba, a part ofthe Moroccan waqf. In reply, the firmed the views of the Government of Kuwait on Permanent Mission of Israel, in a note verbale dated maint~nance lry-General UNDOF expressed during the meeting ofthe Security 1 February (S/13065), asserted that work DOF in the Council on 30 November 1978 to the effect that it had had been carried out recently to protect the fabric of the Gate (Bab El Maghariba) and to point a worn pav- It the Secu- accepted the extension of the mandate of UNDOF 13 ing stone there. By a letter dated 5 March (SI13145), communications from the representative of Jordan. Inalienable the representative of Senegal transmitted the text of The first, a letter dated 30 August 1978 (S/12838), re­ the represent a declaration issued on 2 March by the Islamic States ferred to press reports that the Settlement Division of 156. At t Members of the United Nations after their consider­ the Jewish Agency had decided to expand the settle­ ident, with th ation of the ominous and accelerating erosion of the ments of the so-called Gush Emunim in the West resentatives Islamic and Arab status ofJerusalem, which they con­ Bank, double the number of Israeli settlers, construct quest, to part sidered designed to alter and eventually obliterate the permanent housing and industrial facilities in order to to vote. religious, historical and national character ofthe Holy createjobs for the inhabitants ofthe illegal settlements 157. The City. and develop a new city called Khan AI-Ahmar 11 statements b miles east of the centre of Jerusalem on the road to Turkey, Boli 149. Activities of the Israeli authorities that af­ Jericho. In his letter dated 23 February 1979 (S/13115), Yugoslavia. fected the local Palestinian population ofthe occupied the representative of Jordan requested that the Secu­ 158. In e territories were the subject ofa number of other com­ rity Council meet to consider the accelerating erosion munications. By a note verbale dated 5 July 1978 were made b. ofthe status ofJerusalem and the rest ofthe occupied 159. At t (S/12767), the representative ofJordan transmitted the Arab territories as a result of Israel's systematic and text of a communication addressed to all Jordanian President, wi deliberate policy of settlement and colonization. By representativ embassies by the Minister ofState for Foreign Affairs his letter dated 7 March (S/13149), he transmitted a ofJordan in connexion with the request by Israeli au­ their request map ofIsraeli settlements in the West Bank at the end the right to v thorities to all mayors of villages and camps on the of 1978, a list of the settlements established between West Bank to provide statistical information on all 1967 and 1979, and copies of a letter from the Chair­ 160. The officer-holders and professionals in the West Bank or man ofthe Islamic Commission in Jerusalem concern­ with stateme abroad, a move which it was feared would deprive ing the Mosque of Hebron (AI-Haram AI-Ibrahimi rael, India, S persons abroad of future access to the West Bank on Esh-Sharif) and a letter from a Palestinian Arab to the of PLO spo visiting or family reunion permits. In a reply dated 7 President of the United States regarding the confis­ 161. At August (S/12805), the representative of Israel rejected cation of property in Jerusalere. President, wi those charges as misleading and asserted that the pro­ representativ cedure had been suggested as a means of facilitating Socialist Re arrangements for family visits or reunions but had 2. CONSIDERATION AT THE 2123RD TO 2128TH, 2131ST the discussio never been endorsed. By a letter dated 19 December AND 2134TH MEETINGS (9-16, 19 AND 22 MARCH 162. The (S/12973), the representative of Kuwait transmitted a 1979) the item, hea letter of the same date from the Permanent Observer 151. At its 2123rd meeting, on 9 March, the Se­ Czechoslova of PLO, protesting what was termed a wave of har­ Nam. State assment and repression at the University of Bir Zeit, curity Council included the following item in its agenda without objection: of Israel and the demolition of Arab houses in two villages, impo­ of PLO, in e sition ofcurfews in two villages and the fencing-off of "The situation in the occupied Arab territories: approximately 1,200 dunums of built-up land in a mu­ 163. At t "Letter dated 23 February 1979 from the Per­ President, wi nicipality in the West Bank. By a letter dated 2 Feb­ manent Representative ofJordan to the United Na­ ruary 1979 (SI 130(8), the representative of the Syrian representativ tions addressed to the President of the Security and Qatar, a Arab Republic transmitted two letters from the Dep­ Council (S/13115)". uty Permanent Observer of PLO containing charges cussion with( that Israeli intelligence agents had set offan explosion 152. The President, with the consent ofthe Coun­ 164. Conl in Beirut in which a high PLO officer, four of his as­ cil, invited the representatives of Egypt, India, Iran, Council hea sistants and five civilian passers-by were killed, that Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Pakistan, Somalia, the Qatar, Bangl Israeli forces had demolished the homes of eight Pal­ Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey, Yemen and Yugo­ lic, Jamaica, estinian families in Nablus and the Jerusalem suburb slavia, at their request, to participate in the discussion Hungary, Y of Abu-Dis, and that Israeli authorities had ordered without the right to vote. The President drew attention PLO. The re the deportation of a Palestinian student. By a letter to the letter dated 8 March from the representative of rael spoke in dated 12 February 1979 (S/13080), the representative Kuwait (S/13150), requesting that the representative 165. At of Jordan, Chairman of the Arab Group for that of PLO be invited to participate in the debate on the President, w' month, transmitted the text of an article entitled item, in accordance with the Council's previous prac­ representativ "Allegations of Israeli torture contain grisly descrip­ tice. He added that the proposal was not made pur­ in the discus. tions"; published in The Washington Post of 7 Feb­ suant to rule 37 or 39 of the provisional rules of pro­ cedure, but that if approved by the Council, the 166. The ruary. In a letter dated 2 March (SIl3132), the Acting draft resolut Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the invitation would confer on PLO the same rights of participation as those conferred on a Member State Kuwait, Nig Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People also re­ "The S ferred to recent p"ess reports of torture and inhuman when it was invited to participate pursuant to rule 37. treatment of Palestinians and expressed the belief that 153. The representative ofthe United States made "Havin since October 1978 there had been an escalation of a statement. Represent systematic repression directed particularly against Decision: At the 2123rd meeting, on 9 March 1979, before the those Palestinians who expressed support for PLO. In the proposal was adopted by 10 votes to 1 (United "Stressi a letter dated 28 February (S/13126), the representa­ States ofAmerica), with 4 abstentions (France, Nor­ hensive, j tive of Israel reviewed the growth and development way, Portugal and United Kingdom ofGreat Britain "Expres since 1967 in what he termed Judaea and Samaria, and Northern Ireland). present se including two full-fledged universities and two colleges 154. The President, with the consent of the Coun­ ritories an which operated without Israeli interference. How­ cil, also extended an invitation under rule 39 of the sion of th ever, because of attempts to form what he described provisional rules of procedure to the Vice-Chairman occupied as terrorist ~:::!!s among the student body at Bir Zeit of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable occupatio University, five students had been arrested as mem­ Rights of the Palestinian People, at his request. deliberate colonizati bers of the Popular Democratk Front for the Liber­ 155. The Council then began its consideration of ation of Palestine. the item and heard statements by the representatives "Affirm 150. Israel's policy of establishing settlements in of Jordan, Israel, Egypt and Lebanon, by the Vice­ Conventio the occupied Arab territories was the subject of three Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the persons in 14

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Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People and by cable to the Arab territories occupied by Israel since the representative of PLO. 1967, including Jerusalem, 156. At the 2124th meeting on 12 March, the Pres­ "I. Determines that all such policy and prac­ ident, with the consent ofthe Council, invited the rep­ tices taken by Israel in the Palestinian and other resentatives of Mauritania and Senegal, at their re­ Arab territories occupied since 1967 have no legal quest, to participate in the discussion without the right validity and constitute a serious obstruction to to vote. achieving a comprehensive, just and lasting peace 157. The Council continued its discussion with in the Middle East; statements by the representatives of Iraq, Pakistan, "2. Expresses its indignation at the persistence Turkey, Bolivia, the Syrian Arab Republic, Iran and of Israel in carrying out such policy and practices Yugoslavia. in particular, the establishment of settlements and 158. In exercice of the right to reply, statements the massive expropriation oflands, water and other were made by the representatives ofIsrael andJordan. resources in the Palestinian and other occupied 159. At the 2125th meeting, on 13 March, the Arab territories; President, with the consent ofthe Council, invited the "3. Strongly deplores the failure of Israel to representatives of Hungary, Indonesia and Sudan, at abide by Security Council resolutions 237 (1967) of their request, to participate in the discussion without 14 June 1967, 252 (1968) of 21 May 1968 and 298 the right to vote. (1971) of 25 September 1971, the consensus state­ 160. The CO:Jncil then continued its discussion ment made by the President of the Council on 11 with statements by the representatives of Kuwait, Is­ November 1976 and General Assembly resolutions rael, India, Somalia and Indonesia. The representative 2253 (ES-V) and 2254 (ES-V) of 4 and 14 July 1967, of PLO spoke in exercise of the right of reply. 32/5 of28 October 1977 and 33/113 of 18 December 161. At the 2126th meeting, on 14 March, the 1978; President, with the consent ofthe Council, invited the "4. Calls once more upon Israel, as the occu­ representatives ofViet Nam and the Ukrainian Soviet pying Power, to abide scrupulously by the 1949 Socialist Republic, at their request, to participate in fourth Geneva Convention, to rescind its previous the discussion without the right to vote. measures and to desist from taking any action which ~ould result in changing the legal status, geograph­ 162. The Council continued its consideration of ICal nature and demographic composition of the the item, hearing statements by the representatives of Arab territories occupied since 1967, including Je­ Czechoslovakia, Senegal, Jordan, Sudan and Viet rusalem, and, in particular, not to transfer parts of Nam. Statements were made by the representatives its ?W~ civilian population into the occupied Arab of Israel and Jordan, as well as by the representative temtones; of PLO, in exercise of the right of reply. "5. Establishes a commission consisting of five 163. At the 2127th meeting, on 15 March, the members of the Security Council to investigate the President, with the consent of the Council, invited the situation in the occupied Arab territories since 1967, representatives of the German Democratic Republic including Jerusalem; and Qatar, at their request, to participate in the dis­ cussion without the right to vote. "6. Requests the Commission to submit its findings to the Security Council not later than the 164. Continuing its consideration of the item, the end of May 1979; Council heard statements by the representatives of Qatar, Bangladesh, the German Democratic Repub­ "7. Requests the Secretary-General to provide lic, Jamaica, the USSR, the Syrian Arab Republic, the Commission with the necessary facilities to en­ Hungary, Yemen, as well as by the representative of able it to carry out its mission; PLO. The representatives of Somalia, Sudan and Is­ "8. Decides to keep the situation in the occu­ rael spoke in exercise of the right of reply. pied territories under constant and close scrutiny 165. At the 2128th meeting, on 16 March, the and to reconvene in June 1979 to review the situa­ President, with the consent ofthe Council, invited the tion in the light of the findings of the Commission representative ofTunisia, at his request, to participate and to take the appropriate action forthwith, includ­ in the discussion without the right to vote. ing measures under the relevant provisions of the Charter of the United Nations." 166. The President drew attention to the text of a draft resolution (S/13171) sponsored by Bangladesh 167. Discussion was continued, with statements Kuwait, Nigeria and Zambia which read as follows~ by the representatives ofZambia, China France Ku­ "The Security Council, wait, who introduced the four- Power d~ft resol~tion "Having heard the statement of the Permanent (S/13171), the Ukrainian SSR, Jordan, and the Ger­ Representative ofJordan and other statements made man I?emocratic Republic, as well as by the repre­ before the Council, sentative of PLO. The representative of Pakistan made a statement in exercise of the right of reply. "Stressing the urgent need to achieve a compre­ hensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East, 168. At the 2131st meeting on 19 March the Council ~esumed. its consideration of the que~tion. "Expressing grave anxiety and concern over the The PreSident, With the consent of the Council in­ present serious situation in the occupied Arab ter­ vited the representatives of Democratic Kampu~hea ritories and the most ominous and accelerating ero­ and Romania, at their request, to participate in the sion of the status of Jerusalem and the rest of the discussion without the right to vote. occupied Arab territories as a result of the Israeli occupation authorities' systematic, relentless and 169. The President drew attention to the revised deliberate policy and practice of settlements and text of the draft resolution sponsored by Bangladesh Kuwait, Nigeria and Zambia (S/13171/Rev.1) which colonization of those terri .;es, read as follows: "Affirming once more that the fourth Geneva Convention, relative to the protection of civilian "The Security Council, persons in time of war, of 12 August 1949, is appli- "Having heard the statement of the Permanent 15

...-~ representative of Saudi Arabia, at his request, to par­ Representative ofJordan and other statements made and to rec before the Council, ticipate in the discussion without the right to vote. in the light "Stressing the urgent need to achieve a compre­ 172. The President also drew attention to a further hensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East, revision of the draft resolution sponsored by Bangla­ 176. FoIl "Expressing grave anxiety and concern over the desh, Kuwait, Nigeria and Zambia (S/13171/Rev.2). the represen present serious situation in the occupied Arab ter­ 173. The Council then concluded its debate, with USSR, Jord ritories and the most ominous and accelerating ero­ statements by the representatives ofKuwait, Portugal, tative of PL sion of the status of Jerusalem and the rest of the Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Bangladesh, Is­ occupied Arab territories as a result of the Israeli rael and Czechoslovakia, and by the President, speak­ 3. EST occupation authorities' systematic, relentless and ing in his capacity as the representative of Nigeria. 177. In a deliberate policy and practice of settlements and 174. The Council then proceeded to vote on the dent stated t colonization of those territories, revised draft resolution (S/13171/Rev.2). of the Coun "Affirming once more that the fourth Geneva Decision: At the 2134th meeting on 22 March 1979, Commission Convention, relative to the protection of civilian the revised draft resolution (S/13171/Rev2) was tion 446 (19 persons in time of war, of 12 August 1949, is appli­ adopted by 12 votes to none, with 3 abstentions (Nor­ tugal and Za cable to the Arab territories occupied by Israel since way, United Kingdom ofGreat Britain and Northern 1967, including Jerusalem, Ireland and United States ofAmerica), as resolution 4. "I. Determines that all such policy and prac­ 446 (1979). 178. Du tices taken by Israel in the Palestinian and other 175. Resolution 446 (1979) reads as follows: resolution 44 Arab territories occupied since 1967 have no legal "The Security Council, ued to receiv validity and constitute a serious obstruction to pects of the achieving a comprehensive, just and lasting peace "Having heard the statement of the Permanent Representative ofJordan and other statements made Arab territor in the Middle East; before the Council, 179. The "2. Expresses its indignation at the persistence tlements in t of Israel in carrying out such policy and practices, "Stressing the urgent need to achieve a compre­ hensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East, communicati in particular, the establishment of settlements and dated 26 Apr the massive expropriation oflands, water and other "Affirming once more that the fourth Geneva (S/13378), tr resources in the Palestinian and other occupied Convention, relative to the protection of civilian Observer of Arab territories; persons in time of war, of 12 August 1949, is appli­ report in Th "3. Strongly deplores the failure of Israel to cable to the Arab territories occupied by Israel since concerning t abide by Security Council resolutions 237 (1967) of 1967, includbg Jerusalem, rael of the c 14 June 1967, 252 (1968) of 21 May 1968 and 298 "1. Determines that the policy and practices of Bank and as (1971) of 25 September 1971, the consensus state­ Israel in establishing settlements in the Palestinian gard of Secu ment made by the President of the Council on 11 and other Arab territories occupied since 1967 have ferred to rep November, 1976 and General Assembly resolutions no legal validity and constitute a serious obstmction of 13-16 Ma 2253 (ES-V) and 2254 (ES-V) of4 and 14 July 1967, to achieving a comprehensive, justand lasting peace tlers in the oc 32/5 of28 October 1977 and 33/113 of 18 December in the Middle East; Times, of 17 1978; "2. Strongly deplores the failure of Israel to right to estal "4. Calls once more upon Israel, as the occu­ abide by Security Council resolutions 237 (1967) of estinian terril pying Power, to abide scrupulously by the 1949 14 June 1967, 252 (1968) of 21 May 1968 and 298 referred to a fourth Geneva Convention, to rescind its previous (1971) of 25 September 1971, the consensus state­ concerning a measures and to desist from taking any action which ment made by the President ofthe Security Council a new Zioni' would result in changing the legal status, geograph­ on 1i November 1976 and General Assembly res­ Emunimgro ical nature and demographic composition of the olutions 2253 (ES-V) and 2254 (ES-V) of 4 and 14 estinian town Arab territories occupied since 1967, including Je­ July 1967, 32/5 of 28 October 1977 and 33/113 of 18 man of the C rusalem, and, in particular, not to transfer parts of December 1978; able Rights ( its own civilian population into the occupied Arab "3. Calls once more upon Israel, as the occu­ attention of t territories; pying Power, to abide scrupulously by the 1949 of the Govel "5. Establishes a commission consisting of five fourth Geneva Convention, to rescind its previous lishment of1\ members of the Security Council to investigate the measures and to desist from taking any action which territories in situation in the occupied Arab territories since 1967, would result in changing the legal status and geo­ 180. The including Jerusalem; graphical nature and materially affecting the demo­ measures tak graphic composition ofthe Arab territories occupied "6. Requests the Commission to submit its be the subje since 1967, including Jerusalem, and, in particular, Council. In I findings to the Security Council not later than the not to transfer parts of its own civilian population end of May 1979; (S/13215) an into the occupied Arab territories; Jordan trans "7. Requests the Secretary-General to provide "4. Establishes a commission consisting ofthree estinian wom the Commission with the necessary facilities to ea­ members of the Security Council, to be appointed ment in Isra able it to carry out its mission; by the President of the Council, after consultation University 0 "8. Decides to keep the situation in the occu­ with the members of the Council, to examine the 12 March, w pied territories under constant and close scrutiny situation relating to settlements in the Arab terri­ authorities w and to reconvene in June 1979 to review the situa­ tories occupied since 1967, including Jerusalem; cational insti tion in the light ofthe findings of the Commission." "5. Requests the Commission to submit its re­ protested the 170. The Council then heard statements by the port to the Security Council by 1 July 1979; Halhul in th representatives of Norway, Gabon, Mauritania, Tun­ "6. Requests the Secretary-General to provide had been pia isia, Romania, Democratic Kampuchea, Israel and the Commission with the necessary facilities to en­ collective pu Jordan. able it to carry out its mission; authorities ti tacks against 171. At the 2134th meeting, on 22 March, the "7. Decides to keep the situation in the occu­ Arba. Charg President, with the consent ofthe Council, invited the pied territories under constant and close scrutiny tion of Arab 16 I ...------...... -~ {

and to reconvene in July 1979 to review the situation munications from the representative of Kuwait dated in the light of the findings of the Commission." 9 and 11 May (S/13313 and Sl13316), forwarding letters I'~ 176. Following the vote, statements were made by from the Permanent Observer 'lf PLO. The first pro­ the representatives of Bolivia, the United States, the tested against the closing of a secondary school in USSR, Jordan and Israel, as well as by the represen­ Bethlehem and the wounding of a student at Bir Zeit tative of PLO. University on 2 May, followed by closure of the uni­ versity on 3 May and the subsequent detention of 70 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COMMISSION students. The second provided details of what were described as the provocative actiuns ofIsraeli citizens 177. In a note dated 3 April (S/13218), the Presi­ against Palestinian students on 2 and 3 May prior to dent stated that following consultations with members the second closing during the academic year of Bir of the Council, agreement had been reached that the Zeit University. The closure of Bir Zeit University Commission established under paragraph 4 of resolu­ was also the subject of a letter dated 8 June (S/13385) tion 446 (1979) would be composed of Bolivia, Por­ from the representative of Israel, who charged that tugal and Zambia. terrorist organizations based in Arab countries had endeavoured to plant agents in the student body there 4. SUBSEQUENT COMMUNICATIONS and to recruit accomplices, turning the institution into 178. During the period between the adoption of a hotbed of student agitation and subversion. On 2 resolution 446 (1979) and 15 June, the Council contin­ May, the Israel authorities had closed the university ued to receive communications relating to various as­ until further notice after student disturbances, which pects of the question of the situation in the occupied included road-blocks in Ramallah and the stoning of Arab territories. cars that endangered the lives of passengers and pas­ sers-by. 179. The issue of the establishment of Israeli set­ tlements in the occupied territories was the subject of 181. By a letter dated 11 April (SI13243), the rep­ communications from the representative of Kuwait resentative of Jordan transmitted the text of a com­ dated 26 April (SI13273), 21 May (SI13341) and 6 June munique issued by the General Commission of the (S/13378), transmitting letters from the Permanent Islamic Conference fo'r Jerusalem in Amman calling Observer of PLO. The first communication cited a for condemnation of acts perpetrated against places report in The New York Times of 19,24 and 25 April and objects sacred to Islam and its cultural heritage concerning the resumption by the Government of Is­ in the Holy Land. rael of the creation of new settlements on the West Bank and asserted that such measures were in disre­ E. Question of the exercise by the Palestinian gard of Security Council resolutions; the second re­ people of its inalienable rights ferred to reports in The Jerusalem Post International of 13-16 May, concerning the movement of new set­ 182. In a letter dated 22 August 1978 (S/12820), tlers in the occupied Gaza Strip, and in The New York the Chairman ofthe Committee on the Exercise ofthe Times, of 17 May, concerning assertions of Israel's Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People referred right to establish new and larger settlements in Pal­ to information communicated to him by the Permanent estinian territory occupied since 1967; and the third Observer of PLO to the effect that Palestinian pris­ referred to a report in The New York Times of4 June, oners in Israeli custody were being subjected to con­ concerning a decision of the Israeli Cabinet to permit tinual assault and humiliation, and pointed out that a new Zionist settlement by the ultra-rightist Gush such treatment was in violation of the Geneva Con­ Emunim group on confiscated Arab land near the Pal­ vention of 12 August 1949 relative to the Treatment estinian town of Nablus in the West Bank. The Chair­ of Prisoners of War and of relevant United Nations man of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalien­ resolutions. able Rights of the Palestinian People also drew the 183. In a letter dated 27 September (S/12874), the attention of the Council to and protested the decision Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the of the Government of Israel to authorize the estab­ Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People referred lishment of two new settlements in the occupied Arab to paragraph 4 of General Assembly resolution 32/40 territories in a letter dated 2 May (S/13291). A, in which the Security Council had been urged to 180. The effects on the local Arab population of take a decision as soon as possible on the Committee's measures taken by the Israeli authorities continued to recommendations, which had been endorsed by the be the subject of communications addressed to the General Assembly in resolution 31120, and expressed Council. In letters dated 26 March (S/13207), 2 April the hope that the Security Council would soon take (S/13215) and 5 April (S/13229), the representative of up the matter. Jordan transmitted a plea for aid to three ailing Pal­ 184. By a note dated 19 January (SI 13047), the estinian women prisoners sentenced to life imprison­ Secretary-General drew the attention of the Council ment in Israel; transmitted a statement issued by the to paragraphs 7 and 8 of General Assembly resolution University of Bir Zeit and a chronology of events on 33/28 A entitled "Question of Palestine". 12 March, which, he charged, showed that the Israeli 185. In a letter dated 2 March (S/13132), the Act­ authorities were systematically harassing Arab edu­ ing Chairman ofthe Committee on the Exercise of the cational institutions in the occupied West Bank; and Inalienable Rights ofthe Palestinian People expressed protested the plight of the inhabitants of the town of concern over what he described as systematic and re­ Halhul in the Hebron region of the West Bank, who pressive measures taken by the Israeli authorities had been placed under total curfew and subjected to against the Palestinian people in the occupied terri­ collective punitive action by the Israeli occupation tories, adding that testimony heard by the Committee authorities following a demonstration protesting at­ and press reports based on official documents of the tacks against the town by Israeli colonizers in Kiryat United States Department of State clearly refuted the Arba. Charges of Israeli interference with the educa­ Israeli claim that such practices were isolated in­ tion of Arab students were also the subject of com- stances. 17 •

186. In a letter dated 13 March (S/13164), the drew the attention of the Council to paragraph 4 of pressi Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the that resolution. die Ec Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People referred 194. By a note dated 2 January (S/12996), the Sec­ Egypt to General Assembly resolution 33/28 A and ex­ retary-General, referring to General Assembly reso­ the ir pressed the Committee's conviction that the members lution 33/71 entitled "Review of the implementation were of the Security Council would wish to consider the of the recommendations and decisions adopted by tinian matter as soon as possible. General Assembly at its tenth special session", drew 203 187. In a reply dated 24 May (S/13349), the Pres­ the attention of the Council to paragraphs 2 and 3 of resent ident ofthe Security Council stated that as a result of that resolution. ames consultation with the members of the Council, he 195. By a note dated 28 February (S/13125), the Minis could inform the Chairman that the members of the Secretary-General, referring to General Assembly minat Council were following the matter with great atten­ resolution 33/29 entitled "The situation in the Middle arate tion, with a view to holding a meeting at an early date. East", drew the attention of the Council to paragraph chanc 188. By a letter dated 11 May (S/13322), the Acting 6 of that resolution. hensi Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the 196. In a letter dated 12 December 1978 (S/12966), 204 Inalienable Rights ofthe Palestinian People conveyed the representative of Israel charged that a number of resen the Committee's concern over Israel's increasingly States had attempted to invoke General Assembly res­ muniq repressive measures affecting the human rights of the olution 181 (11) of29 November 1948 in order to make clarin inhabitants of the occupied territories, citing, in par­ a belated claim to the legal benefits of that resolution noon ticular, the closure of universities, the arrest of 70 but had failed to note that the Arab States, by their separ Arab students and the deportation of one. rejection ofthat resolution and by their armed aggres­ dent ( 189. In a letter dated 17 May (S/13334), the Acting sion against mandated Palestine, had excluded them­ 205 Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the selves from any benefit deriving from that resolution. Chair Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People said that 197. In letters dated 28 February, 25 March and Inalie Israel's refusal to withdraw from the Arab territories 14 and 23 May 1979 (S/13127), S/13192, S/13320 and ted th occupied since 1967 and its statement that under no S/13346), the representative of Israel submitted com­ mittee circumstances would it permit the establishment of a plaints of what he described as terrorist incidents, for the M Palestinian State in Gaza or the West Bank was a which PLO had claimed responsibility, in which the PI flagrant denial of the right of self-determination and a bombs and explosive devices had been detonated in confli provocative reiteration ofIsrael's plans to annex those Jerusalem, Tiberias and Petah Tikuah, killing innocent 206 territories in violation of international law. women, children and old people and wounding many the re F. Communications and reports concerning other other civilians. aspects of the situation in the Middle East 198. In a letter dated 19 April (S/13260), the rep­ resentative of Israel charged that on 15 April, a group 190. On 11 October 1978, the Secretary-General of what he described as PLO terrorists had tried to submitted a comprehensive report (S/12896) in pur­ penetrate Israeli territory by crossing the Jordan suance of General Assembly resolution 32/20 of 25 River. The four armed men had been kiJIed in an ex­ November 1977, covering the developments in the change of fire with the Israel Defence Force. A. Middle East in all their aspects since May 1973, in­ 199. By a letter dated 5 March (S/13139), the rep­ cluding the status of the cease-fire; the establishment resent-'ive of Kuwait transmitted a letter dated 25 ofUNEF, UNDOF and UNIFIL; the efforts to deal February from PLO, forwarding a memorandum and 210. with the situation in the occupied territories and Je­ an appeal addressed to the Secretary-General by and T rusalem; the Palestinian refugee problem; the question Rabbi Uri Blau for "Jerusalem Neturei Karta", in Securi of the rights of the Palestinian people; and the mea­ which the Israel Government was charged with at­ in Cyp sures taken in pursuance of the search for a peaceful tempting to defile and secularize the unique character 211. setiiement. of the Holy City. repres 191. In the last part of his report, the Secretary­ 200. By a letter dated 7 March (S/13151), the rep­ tions i General stated that he had been informed by the Pres­ resentative ofSri Lanka transmitted the text ofa com­ a prop ident of the United States that two agreements had munique issued on the same day by the Co-ordinating Cypric been concluded between Egypt and Israel: one on a Bureau of Non-Aligned Countries in New York, re­ Cypru framework for peace in the Middle East, and the other iteratiqg the position taken by the Conference of Min­ forwar on a framework for the conclusion of a peace treaty isters for Foreign Affairs of Non-Aligned Countries the Pr between Egypt and Israel. at Belgrade in July 1978, regarding the necessity for United 192. The Secretary-General added that except for Israel's withdrawal from occupied Arab territories and (UNF the comments ofa number of speakers during the gen­ the recognition of the national and inalienable rights author eral debate ofthe General Assembly at its thirty-third of the Palestinian people, as affirmed by General As­ 212. session and views he had received from the Chairman sembly resolution 3236 (XXIX) of 22 November 1974. transm of PLO, he had had no additional information on the 201. By a letter dated 15 March (S/13169), the rep­ import subject from the parties concerned and therefore did resentative of Yemen transmitted the text of a state­ said to not feel in a position to put forward any considered ment issued on the same day by the Yemeni Ministry who h views at that stage, except to express his earnest hope of Foreign Affairs, expressing Yemen's commitment 213. that urgent efforts would be pursued by all concerned to the unanimous Arab position set out in resolutions ters, Sf until a comprehensive, just and durable peace settle­ adopted by the Arab summit conferences in Algeria, and 3 ment covering all aspects of the Middle East problem Rabat and Baghdad, and opposing any separate solu­ S/1287 could be fully achieved. tion as harmful to the cause of a just peace in the comm ~I 193. By a note dated 2 January 1979 (S/12995), the Middle East. Denkt I Secretary-General, referring to General Assembly 202. By a letter dated 22 March (S/13189), the rep­ affirmf resolution 33/64 entitled "Establishment of a nuclear­ resentative of Iraq transmitted a message of the same Cypric :j weapon-free zone in the region of the Middle East", date from the Iraqi Minister for Foreign Affairs, ex- the wh i 18 I( ------_....._....._------~.

pressing grave concern over the situation in the Mid­ resentative of the host country of the Conference of dle East arising from the intention of the President of Arab Ministers for Foreign Affairs, Economy and Egypt to sign a peace treaty with Israel, contrary to Finance, transmitted the text of resolutions adopted the interest of other Arab States whose territories during its meeting in Baghdad on 31 March, which were occupied by Israel and the wishes of the Pales­ included measures to be taken against Egypt as a con­ tinian people. sequence of it!' 'Signature of a separate peace treaty 203. By a letter dated 26 March (S/13194), the rep­ with Israel. resentative of the Syrian Arab Republic transmitted 207. By a letter dated 3 April (SI13217), the rep­ a message from the Syrian Deputy Prime Minister and resentative of Sri Lanka transmitted the text ofa com­ Minister for Foreign Affairs, stating that the deter­ munique issued on that date by the Co-ordinating Bu­ mination of the President of Egypt to conclude a sep­ reau of Non-Aligned Countries, reiterating the arate peace treaty with Israel would jeopardize the position that ajust and peaceful solution to the Middle chances for the establishment of a just and compre­ East could not be attained without the withdrawal of hensive peace in the Middle East. Israel from all occupied Arab territories and the res­ 204. Bya letter dated 28 March (S/13201), the rep­ toration of national rights to the Palestinian people. resentative of Jordan transmitted the text of a com­ 208. By a letter dated 12 April (S/13248), the rep­ munique issued on 26 March by his Government, de­ resentative of Iraq transmitted a message from the claring that all work would cease between 11 a.m. and Iraqi Minister for Foreign Affairs concerning the noon as an expression of the Arab rejection of the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel, in which it was separate peace agreement to be signed by the Presi­ charged that the United States was attempting to in­ ~. dent of Egypt. volve the United Nations in the implementation of the 205. By a letter dated 30 March (S/1321O), the provisions of that treaty. Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the 209. In a letter dated 29 May (S/13354), the rep­ Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People transmit­ resentative of the United Arab Emirates, as Chair­ ted the views and concern ofthe members ofthe Com­ man of the Arab Group of States at the United Na­ mittee in connexion with the recent negotiations on tions, referred to the resolutions adopted on 31 March the Middle East, which they felt had not dealt with at Baghdad by the Council of the League of Arab the Palestinian question, the heart of the Middle East States and expressed opposition to action by any or­ conflict. gan of the United Nations that might be interpreted 206. By a letter dated 2 April (S/13216 and Corr.1), as granting recognition to the Egyptian-Israeli peace the representative of Iraq, in his capacity as the rep- treaty.

Chapter 2

THE SITUATION IN CYPRUS

A. Communications to the Security Council and and demilitarization; reference was made to an "open request for a meeting message" repeating an earlier invitation to resume the intercommunal talks and proposing an interim admin­ 210. Between July and November 1978, Cyprus istration for Varosha under the aegis of the United and Turkey sent a series of communications to the Nations; and attention was drawn to testimony given Security Council on various aspects of the situation at a recent trial to the effect that Mr. Kyprianou's son in Cyprus. was currently the leader of a new underground organ­ 211. In a letter dated 4 July 1978 (S/12764), the ization. representative of Cyprus protested about the condi­ 214. Regarding the same matters, Cyprus, in let­ tions imposed by the Turkish Cypriot authorities on ters dated 24 and 25 July and 2 October (S/12786, a proposed visit by the President of Cyprus to Greek S/12789, S/12877), charged that the Turkish proposal Cypriots in the occupied area of Karpas in northern on Varosha was designed to mislead world public Cyprus. Turkey, by a letter dated 7 July (S/12766), opinion and, more particularly, the United States forwarded a reply from Mr. Nail Atalay, charging that Congress at a time when it was considering the lifting the President of Cyprus was attempting to misuse the of the arms embargo placed on Turkey; proposed the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus withdrawal of Turkish troops from Famagusta; and (UNFICYP) in order to impose his "non-existent" maintained that the alleged statement concerning Mr. authority on the Turkish Cypriots. Kyprianou's son had already been proved to be a fab­ 212. By a letter dated 18 July (S/12778), Cyprus rication. transmitted excerpts from a statement concerning the 215. In connexion with consideration of the ques­ importation of Turkish settlers into northern Cyprus tion of Cyprus by the General Assembly, Cyprus, by said to have been made by a Turkish settler in Cyprus a letter dated 23 September (S/12862), requested the who had fled to the south. circulation ofan aide-memoire in which it was asserted 213. On political, constitutional and military mat­ that the plenary was the proper forum for discussion ters, several letters dated 19 and 20 July, 27 September of the main issue of the Cyprus problem, namely, the and 3 and 4 October (S/12781, S/12782, S,'12867, occupation of a part of its territory by Turkish forces. S/12878, S/12881) were sent by Turkey, transmitting In a further communication dated 17 October communications from Mr. Nail Atalay and Mr. Rauf (S/12895), Cyprus reiterated the view that the so­ Denkta§. In those communications, the view was re­ called Turkish Federated State of Cyprus and its in­ affirmed that under present conditions, the Greek stitutions were, in fact, a creation of Turkey and did Cypriot administration could not speak on behalf of not represent the interests of the Turkish Cypriot the whole of Cyprus on such matters as disarmament community. 19 216. Also in connexion with the discussion of the 223. The Council then began its discussion of the s item in the Assembly, Turkey, by letters dated 3, 9 question with statements by the representatives of and 23 October and 10 November (SI12878, S112892, Cyprus and Greece. r S/12905, SlI2923), transmitted communications from 224. The following draft resolution (S/12927) was Mr. Atalay, Mr. Denkta~ and Mr. Osman Orek con­ submitted by the delegation of Cyprus: cerning the representation of Cyprus at the United "The Security Council, Nations and the policy of the Turkish Cypriot com­ munity regarding the settlement of the Cyprus prob­ "Having considered the question of Cyprus, lem; charging that Mr. Kyprianou, in his address to "Recalling its resolutions 365 (1974) of 13 De- the General Assembly on 5 October, had failed to cember 1974, 367 (1975) of 12 March 1975 and its mention the agreed basis for the intercommunal talks subsequent resolutions, in his historical account of the situation in Cyprus; "Deeply regretting that its resolutions have re­ reiterating the position that the Greek Cypriot Admin­ mained unimplemented, istration could not legally represent the whole country, "Noting General Assembly resolution 33/15 of 9 either internally or abroad; and deploring the attitude November 1978, of Greek Cypriot leaders towards Turkish Cypriots. "1. Reaffirms once again its resolution 365 Cyprus, in a letter dated 3 November (S/12915), called (1974), by which it endorsed General Assembly the charges unsubstantiated and charged that the so­ resolution 3212 (XXIX), adopted unanimously on called Turkish Federated State ofCyprus was a fiction 1 November 1974, and also its resolution 367 (1975) established by Turkey. and subsequent resolutions; 217. On other matters, Turkey, by communica­ "2. Calls upon the parties concerned to comply tions dated 23 August and 9, 17 and 31 October with these resolutions without further delay and, in (SI12818, S/12890, S/12898, S/!2912), transmitted let­ any case, not later than six months from now; ters from Mr. Atalayand Mr. Orek, drawing attention to a "slanderous" broadcast by the Cyprus Broad­ "3. Requests the Secretary-General to monitor casting Corporation; to certain recent "provocative the progress of implementation of these resolutions statements and actions" by the Greek Cypriot lead­ in all their aspects and to report thereon as and when ership which were likely to adversely affect the pros­ developments warrant it and, in any case, not later pects for a peaceful solution of the Cyprus problem; than six months from now; to a "belligerent" statement made by the Minister of "4. Decides to keep the question of Cyprus un­ tat the Interior of Cyprus during a visit to villages in the der constant review and, at the expiration of the of district of Limassol; and to the use of the Greek, not period referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 ofthe pres­ an the Cypriot, flag in Cyprus. In a letter dated 26 Oc­ ent resolution, to consider and adopt, if necessary, as tober (S/12907), Cyprus termed the charges in ques­ all appropriate and practical measures under the Th tion "pure fabrication". Charter of the United Nations in order to ensure an the full implementation of its resolutions on Cy­ 218. In a letter dated 7 November (S/12918), the prus." representative of Cyprus confirmed an earlier oral re­ quest for the convening of an urgent meeting of the 225. At the 2100th meeting on 27 November, the Security Council on the question of Cyprus. President, with the consent ofthe Council, invited the 219. In a letter dated 10 November (S/12928) ad­ representative ofTurkey, at his request, to participate dressed to the Governments of all States Members of in the discussion without the right to vote. the United Nations and members of the specialized 226. The President informed the Council that he agencies, the Secretary-General issued a further ap­ had received a letter from the representative of Tur­ peal for voluntary contributions for the financing of key, requesting that Mr. Rauf Denkta~ should be in­ UNFICYP. He stated that the accumulated deficit for vited to participate in the consideration of the item on the period through 15 June 1978 stood at more than the agenda. He proposed that the Council should ex­ $52 million and that an additional $11.4 million was tend an invitation to Mr. Denkta~ under rule 39 of the estimated to be required to meet the costs ofthe Force provisional rules of procedure. In the absence of ob­ during the current six-month period ending 15 Decem­ jection, it was so decided. ber 1978. 227. The President also drew attention to a draft 220. By a letter dated 14 November (S/12924), the resolution (S/12940) prepared in the course of consul­ Secretary-General drew the attention of the Council tations among the members of the Council. to paragraph 8 of General Assembly resolution 33/15 228. Continuing its discussion of the item on its of 9 November on the question of Cyprus. agenda, the Council heard a statement by the repre­ sentative ofTurkey. In accordance with its earlier de­ B. Consideration at tbe 2099th and 2100tb meetings cision, the Council also heard a statement by Mr. (15 and 27 Novemmr 1978) Denkta§. 229. The Council then proceeded to take a deci­ 221. At its 2099th meeting on 15 November, the sion on the draft resolution (S/12940). The President, Security Council included the following item in its in the absence of any objection, declared the draft agenda without objection: resolution adopted by consensus as resolution 440 "The situation in Cyprus: (1978). "Letter dated 7 November 1978 from the Per­ Decision: At the 2100th meeting, on 27 November manent Representative of Cyprus to the United 1978, the draft resolution (SIl2940) was adopted by Nations addressed to the President of the Security consensus as resolution 440 (1978). Council (S/12918)". 230. Resolution 440 (1978) reads as follows: "The Security Council, 222. The President, with the consent ofthe Coun­ in cil, invited the representatives of Cyprus and Greece, "Having considered the situation in Cyprus in to at their request, to participate in the discussion with­ response to the letter dated 7 November 1978 from to out the right to vote. the Permanent Representative of Cyprus (S/12918), 20 11 ---..------...;....----...... ;\

"Deeply concerned at the lack of progress in the achieve a just and lasting settlement of the Cyprus ~e problem, based on independence, territorial integrity of solution of the Cyprus problem, "Taking note of the relevant General Assembly and non-alignment of the Republic of Cyprus and on resolutions concerning Cyprus, the legitimate rights of the two communities. How­ as ever, a basis of negotiations acceptable to the two "Mindful of the urgency of solving the Cyprus sides was still lacking, in spite of the intensive con­ problem without further dela) . sultations with all concerned which the Secretary­ "1. Reaffirms its resolutions 365 (1974) of 13 General and his Special Representative in Cyprus had December 1974, 367 (1975) of 12 MarC:i 1975 and undertaken over the preceding months. While both 'e- subsequent resolutions, including resolution 410 its parties stressed their acceptance of the existing inter­ (1977) of 15 June 1977; communal arrangements and vowed their support for "2. Calls upon the parties concerned to comply the Makarios-Denkta§ guidelines and the Secretary­ e- with and co-operate in the implementation of those General's suggestions regarding the resettlement of resolutions within a specific time-frame; Varosha, there remained the practical problem offind­ '9 "3. Urges the representatives of the two com­ ing certain mutually acceptable negotiable concepts on munities to resume negotiations, under the auspices the basis of which meaningful talks could be held. 55 of the Secretary-General, on an agreed basis, bear­ 237. In the light of those political developments ,Iy ing in mind the aforementioned resolutions; and the situation on the ground, the Secretary-General In "4. Requests the Secretary-General to report concluded once again that the continued presence of '5) on the efforts made with regard to the negotiations UNFICYP remained indispensable for helping to referred to in paragraph 3 of the present resolution maintain calm in the island and facilitating the search Iy and on the progress towards the implementation of for a peaceful settlement. He therefore recommended in its resolutions by 30 May 1979 or earlier if devel­ that its mandate should bt~ extended for another six opments should warrant it; months. The Secretary-Ge1leral also drew attention to or "5. Decides to remain seized of the matter and the preoccupying financial situation of UNFICYP. llS to review the situation in June 1979 in order to con­ 238. In an ~ddendum issued on 14 December ~n tinue to promote a just solution to the Cyprus prob­ (S/12946/Add. I), the Secretary-General stated that, er lem." following consultations the parties concerned had sig­ nified their concurrence in the extension of the man­ l­ 231. Statements were then luade by the represen­ date of UNFICYP for a further six months. tatLves of Kuwait, Czechoslovakia, France, the Union Ie of Soviet Socialist Republics, China, India, Greece 239. By a letter dated 13 December (S/12967), s­ and Cyprus, by the President, speaking in his capacity Turkey transmitted a letter from Mr. Atalay concern­ I, ing resolutions of the General Assembly relating to le as the representative of Gabon. dnd by Mr. Denkta§. The representatives of Turkey, Cyprus, the USSR the question of missing persons in Cyprus. "e and China spoke in exercise of the right of reply. 240. In a letter dated 29 December (S/12987), Cy­ 1- prus renewed its charges concerning the expulsion of C. Further communications to the Security Council the Greek Cypriot population from the territory oc­ le during 1978 and reports of the Secretary-General cupied by Turkish forces and their replacement by le settlers imported from Turkey who were being organ­ :e 232. In a letter dated 24 November (S/12937), Cy­ ized into a political party which aimed to partition prus charged that, on 22 November, Turkish military Cyprus and integrate the occupied part with Turkey. le aircraft had repeatedly violated its air space. In reply, r­ D. Consideration at the 2107th meeting Mr. Nail Atalay, in a letter dated 19 December and (14 December 1978) 1­ transmitted by Turkey on the same day (S/12972), n stated that the alleged incidents had taken place in a 241. At its 2107th meeting, on 14 December, the (- zone which was "entirely under the control of the le Security Council included the following item in its Turkish Federated State ofCyprus" and thus was not agenda without objection: )- a matter of concern for the Greek Cypriot Adminis­ tration. "The situation in Cyprus: ft 233. In a letter dated 4 December (S/12954), Cy­ "Report of the Secretary-General on the United 1- prus drew attention to a press conference by Mr. Nations operation in Cyprus (S/12946 and Add. I)". Denkta§, in which he had rejected the recently adopted 242. The President, with the consent ofthe Coun­ :s Security Council resolution and declared his belief cil, invited the representatives of Cyprus, Greece and :- that the time had come for the Turkish Cypriot com­ Turkey, at their request, to participate in the discus­ :- munity to establish a separate State. sion without the right to vote. r. 234. Before the mandate of UNFICYP was due 243. The President informed the Council that he to expire, the Secretary-General, on 1 December, had received a letter from the representative of Tur­ i- submitted to the Security Council a report on the key, requesting that Mr. Nail Atalay should be invited t, United Nations operation in Cyprus, covering the pe­ to participate in the consideration of the item on the ft riod from 1 June to 30 November 1978 (S/12946). agenda. On the proposal ofthe President, the Council o 235. The Secretary-General reported that, during decided, without objection, to extend an invitation to the period under review, peace-keeping in Cyprus had Mr. Atalay under rule 39 of the provisional rules of 'r continued to function well and that the situation along procedure. y the cease-fire lines had remained quiet, owing in great 244. The President then drew attention to a draft part to the vigilance of UNFICYP and the co-oper­ resolution (S/12968) which had been drawn up in the ation of the parties. course of consultations among the members of the 236. The Secretary-General further reported that, Council. The President put the draft resolution to the in pursuance of the mission of good offices entrusted vote. n to him by the Security Council, he had endeavoured Decision: At the 2107th meeting, on 14 December n to initiate an effective negotiating process, in order to ), 1978, the draft resolution (5/12968) was adopted by 14 21 votes to none as resolution 443 (1978). One member broadcast on 10 January, and that inflammatory (China) did not participate in the voting. speeches advocating enosis had been made by both 245. Resolution 443 (1978) reads as follows: Greek and Greek Cypriot officials on the occasion of Greek Independence Day and the anniversary of the "The Security Council, EOKA campaign. "Taking note ofthe report ofthe Secretary-Gen­ 252. In letters dated 6 February (S/13069), 13 eral on the United Nations operation in Cyprus March (S/13163 and Corr.I) and 11 May (S/13317), dated 1 December 1978 (S/12946), Cyprus rejected the charges concerning the alleged "Noting the concurrence of the parties con­ propaganda campaign; protested against a statement cerned in the recommendation by the Secretary­ made by Mr. RaifDenkta§, son ofthe Turkish Cypriot General that the Security Council extend the sta­ leader, at ajoint meeting ofTurkish and Turkish Cyp­ tioning of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force riot parliamentarians on 23 July 1977, which, it claimed, in Cyprus for a further period of six months, revealed Turkey's expansionist and annexationist pol­ "Noting also that the Government ofCyprus has icy, and stressed the objectivity of statements made agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in by the leaders of Cyprus. By a letter dated 19 March the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cy­ (S/1319O), Turkey forwarded a reply from Mr. Atalay, prus beyond 15 December 1978, stating that the speech made by Mr. Raif Denkta§ had "Reaffirming the provisions of its resolution 186 been distorted and misinterpreted. (1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolu­ 253. With regard to the question of the represen­ tions, tation of Cyprus abroad, Turkey, by letters dated 25 "1. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus January (S/13055) and 2 February (S/13064), transmit­ of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force estab­ ted two communications bearing the same dates from lished under resolution 186 (1964) for a further pe­ Mr. Atalay and 1\1r. Denkta§, objecting to the appoint­ riod ending 15 June 1979; ment of Mr. Andreas Mavrommatis and Mr. Andreas "2. Requests the Secretary-General to continue Poyouros as Permanent Representatives of Cyprus to his mission of good offices, to keep the Security the United Nations in New York and Geneva, re­ Council informed of the progress made and to sub­ spectively. mit a report on the implementation of the present 254. On military matters, Cyprus sent three letters resolution by 31 May 1979." dated 31 January (S/13062), 27 February (S/13122) and 246. Following the vote, statements were made by 15 March (S/13170), in which it charged that Turkish the representatives of Cyprus, Greece, Turkey, the aircraft had repeatedly violated its air space and that USSR, Canada, Nigeria, the United Kingdom of Turkey had escalated its military manreuvres in the Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and France, and occupied part ofCyprus over areas close to the cease­ by the President, speaking as the representative of the fire line. The charges were denied by the representa­ Federal Republic ofGermany. The Council also heard tive of Turkey in a letter dated 7 February (S/13073) a Jtatement by Mr. Atalay, who spoke in conformity and by Mr. Atalay in letters transmitted by Turkey on 5 February (S/13070), 2 March (S/13135) and 21 March with the decision taken earlier. (S/13184). 247. Statements in exercise of the right of reply were made by the representatives of Cyprus, Turkey, 255. On other matters, in a letter dated 9 February Nigeria, Kuwait and Greece, and a further statement (S/13076), Cyprus referred to a statement made by was made by Mr. Atalay. Turkish Cypriot officials and published in their Special News Bulletin of7 February which it regarded as part of the tactics used by those officials to undermine the prospects for a resumption of intercommunal talks. E. Communications to the Security Council received The charges were denied in a communication from between 1 January and 15 June 1979 Mr. Atalay transmitted by Turkey on 16 February (S/13107). 256. By a letter dated 14 February (S/13082), Tur­ 248. Between January and June 1979, the Council Denkta~, received from Cyprus and Turkey a number of com­ key transmitted a communication from Mr. munications relating to political, military and other protesting the contents ofa speech made by the leader ofthe Greek Cypriot community in Nicosia on 19 Jan­ aspects of the situaticn in Cyprus. uary. 249. By a letter dated 8 January 1979 (S/13012), Turkey forwarded a letter of the same date from Mr. Atalay, stating that the political party cited in the letter from Cyprus dated 29 December 1978 (S/12987), was F. Communications and reports from the completely illegal and that its organizer was being Secretary·(;eneral prosecuted. 250. By a letter dated 17 January (S/13040), Tur­ 257. In a letter dated 28 February (S/13123), the key transmitted a communication of the same date Secretary-General, referring to General Assembly from Mr. Kenan Atakol, objecting to the sending of resolution 33/15 entitled "Question of Cyprus", drew two experts from UNESCO to assist Cyprus in setting the attention of the Council to paragraph 8 of that up a university. resolution. 251. By letters dated 22 January (SI13050), 30 258. In a letter dated 31 May (S/13388 and Corr.I) April (S/13288) and 4 May (S/13297), Turkey trans­ addressed to the Governments of all States Members mitted communications from Mr. Atalay and Mr. ofthe United Nations or members ofspecialized agen­ Denkta§, charging that the Turkish Cypriot commu­ cies, the Secretary-General issued a further appeal nity had been subjected to a slanderous propaganda for voluntary contributions for the financing of campaign, particularly in a television programme UNFICYP. He stated that because voluntary contri- 22 .... ----....------_..._------..11 mmatory butions consistently fell short of needs, the accumu­ 263. The representatives of Cyprus, Greece and by both lated deficit for the period ending 15 December 1978 Turkey were invited, at their request, to participate in casion of stood at more than $53 million and that an estimated the discussion without the right to vote. ry of the $11.8 million was required to maintain the Force dur­ 264. The President stated that he had received a ing the current six-month period ending 15 June 1979. letter from the representative of Turkey, requesting ,069), 13 As a result, the troop-contributing countries had ex­ that Mr. Nail Atalay should be allowed to participate S/13317), pressed concern over the disproportionate financial in the discussion of the item on the agenda. He pro­ e alleged burden they were carrying. He appealed for further posed that the Council should extend an invitation to contributions to enable UNFICYP to carry out its Mr. Atalay under rule 39 of the provisional rules of tatement important functions, especially in view of the recent 1 Cypriot procedure. In the absence of any objection, it was so ~ish adoption of a IO-point agreement for the resumption decided. Cyp­ of the intercommunal talks, which, in his view, con­ claimed, stituted a positive development. 265. The President drew attention to a draft res­ mist pol­ olution (S/13396) prepared in the course of prior con­ lts made 259. Before the mandate of UNFICYP was due to expire, the Secretary-General, on 31 May, submit­ sultations. In the absence of any objection, the draft 9 March resolution was put to the vote. · Atalay, ted a report on the United Nations operation in Cy­ Ikta§ had prus covering the period from 1 December 1978 to 31 Decision: At the 2150th meeting, on 15 June 1979, May 1979 (S/13369). In his report, the Secretary-Gen­ the draft resolution (SIl3396) was adopted by 14 votes eral described in detail the efforts he had undertaken, to none as resolution 451 (1979). One member (China) 'epresen­ did not participate in the voting. dated 25 within the framework of the mission of good offices transmit­ entrusted to him by the Security Council, to initiate 266. Resolution 451 (1979) reads as follows: ltes from an effective negotiating process, with a view to achiev­ "The Security Council, appoint- ing a just and lasting settlement of the Cyprus prob­ lem. Those efforts, which had been pursued inten­ "Taking note ofthe report of the Secretary-Gen­ Andreas sively during the period under review, had culminated eral on the United Nations operation in Cyprus ;yprus to in the high-level meeting held at UNFICYP head­ dated 31 May 1979 (S/13369), leva, re- quarters at Nicosia on 18 and 19 May under the per­ "Noting the concurrence of the parties con­ sonal auspices ofthe Secretary-General. In the course cerned in the recommendation by the Secretary­ ee letters of that meeting, agreement had been reached on a ba­ General that the Security Council extend the sta­ 1122) and sis for the resumption of the intercommunal talks on tioning of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force Turkish 15 June, as recorded in a 10-point communique. In the in Cyprus for a further period of six months, and that Secretary-General's view, the 19 May agreement con­ "Noting also that the Government ofCyprus has ~s in the stituted a heartening outcome ofthe high-level meeting agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in le cease­ and an appropriate response to the wish expressed by the island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cy­ Jresenta­ the Security Council in its resolution 440 (1978). The prus beyond 15 June 1979, S/13073) Secretary-General emphasized, however, that al­ "Reaffirming the provisions of its resolution 186 llrkeyon though the agreement delineated the basis and priority (1964) of 4 March 1964 and other relevant resolu­ :1 March for the forthcoming talks, it did not resolve the sub­ tions, stantive differences confronting the parties. He urged "Welcoming the ten-point agreement for the -re­ ~ebruary them to demonstrate the necessary political will and sumption of the intercommunal talks which was nade by statesmanship during the delicate negotiating process worked out at the high-level meeting on 18 and 19 ·Special and to exercise restraint in their public statements. May 1979 at Nicosia, under the auspices ofthe Sec­ cl as part 26(J. In the light ofthe situation on the ground and retary-General, mine the of political developments, the Secretary-General con­ al talks. "1. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus cluded once again that the continued presence of of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force estab­ on from UNFICYP remained indispensable in helping to ~ebruary lished under resolution 186 (1964) for a further pe­ maintain ;;;;alm in the island and facilitating the search riod ending 15 December 1979; for a peaceful settlement. He recommended that the l2), Tur­ mandate of UNFICYP should be extended for a fur­ "2. Urges the parties to proceed with the inter­ )enkta~, ther period of six months. He also drew attention to communal talks within the framework of the ten­ le leader the financial situation of UNFICYP which, he said, point agreement in a continuing, sustained and re­ sult-oriented manner, avoiding any delay; 1 19 Jan- continued to be a cause for concern. 261. In an addendum issued on 15 June (S/133691 "3. Requests the Secretary-General to continue Add. I), the Secretary-General stated that, following his mission of good offices, to keep the Security consultations, the parties concerned had signified their Council informed of the progress made and to sub­ mit a report on the implementation of the present e concurrence in the extension of the mandate of UNFICYP for a further six months. resolution by 30 November 1979." 267. Following the adoption of the resolution, a 23), the statement was made by the Secretary-General. The ssembly G. Consideration at the 2150th meeting Council continued its consideration of the item, hear­ ", drew (15 June 1979) ing statements by the representatives of Cyprus, of that Greece, Turkey, China, Zambia, the United States of America, Czechoslovakia, Norway, France, Bolivia, 262. At the 2150th meeting on 15 June, the Secu­ Corr.l) Portugal, Bangladesh, Kuwait, Jamaica, the United rity Council included the following item in its agenda Kingdom and Gabon, and by the President, speaking lembers without objection: ed agen­ in his capacity as the representative ofthe USSR. The · appeal "The situation in Cyprus: Council also heard a statement by Mr. Atalay, in con­ cing of "Report of the Secretary-General on the United formity with its earlier decision. A further statement I contri- Nations operation in Cyprus (S/13369 and Add.I)". was made by the representative of Cyprus. 23 Chapter 3

THE SITUATION IN NAMIBIA

A. Communications to the Security Council received Union ofSoviet Socialist Republics), as resolution 431 between 16 June and 27 July 1978 and request for (1978). a meeting 275. Resolution 431 (1978) reads as follows: "The Security Council, 268. By a letter dated 23 June 1978 (SI12755), the "Recalling its resolution 385 (1976) of30 January President of the United Nations Council for Namibia 1976, transmitted the text ofa statement he had made on 20 June in connexion with South Africa's proclamation "Taking note of the proposal for a settlement of for registration of voters in Namibia. the Namibian situation contained in document SI 269. By a letter dated 14 July (S/12755), the rep­ 12636 of 10 April 1978, resentatives of Canada, France, the Federal Republic "1. Requests the Sec."etary-General to appoint of Germany, the United Kingdom of Great Britain a Special Representative for Namibia in order to and Northern Ireland and the United States of Amer­ ensure the early independence of Namibia through ica transmitted the text of a joint communique issued free elections under the supervision and control of in Luanda on 12 July by the representatives of their the United Nations; five Governments and of the South West Africa Peo­ "2. Further requests the Secretary-General to ple's Organization (SWAPO), headed by Mr. Sam submit at the earliest possible date a report contain­ Nujoma, on the results of discussions held between ing his recommendations for the implementation of the two sides on 11 and 12 July, during which it had the proposal for a settlement of the Namibian situ­ been agreed to proceed to the Security Council. ation in accordance with Security Council resolu­ 270. In a letter dated 27 July (S/12971), the rep­ tion 385 (1976); resentative of Sri Lanka, Acting Chairman ofthe Co­ "3. Urges all concerned to exert their best ef­ ordinating Bureau of Non-Aligned Countries, trans­ forts towards the achievement of independence by mitted the text of a telegram dated 25 July from the Namibia at the earliest possible date." secretariat of the Conference of Foreign Ministers of Decision: At the 2082nd meeting, on 27 July 1978, Non-Aligned Countries, meeting at Belgrade, dealing the second draft resolution (S/12793) was adopted with the question of Namibia. unanimously as resolution 432 (1978). 276. Resolution 432 (1978) reads as follows: B. Consideration at the 2082nd meeting "The Security Council, (27 July 1978) "Recalling its resolutions 385 (1976) of30January 271. At its 2082nd meeting, on 27 July, the Secu­ 1976 and 431 (1978) of 27 July 1978, rity Council resumed its consideration of the item en­ "Reaffirming in particular the provisions of res­ titled "The situation in Namibia". olution 385 (1976) relating to the territorial integrity 272. The President, with the consent ofthe Coun­ and unity of Namibia, cil, invited the representatives ofAngola, Benin, Mali, "Taking note of paragraph 7 of General Assem­ Senegal, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the Sudan, at bly resolution 32/9 D of4 November 1977, in which their request, to participate in the discussion without the Assembly declares that Walvis Bay is an integral the right to vote. The President also informed the part of Namibia, Council of a letter dated 27 July from the President of "1. Declares that the territorial integrity and the United Nations Council for Namibia, requesting unity of Namibia must be assured through the rein­ that a delegation composed of the President and three tegration of Walvis Bay within its territory; Vice-Presidents of that Council should be invited to "2. Decides to lend its full support to the initi­ participate in the discussion. In accordance with pre­ ation of steps necessary to ensure early reintegra­ vious practice, the President proposed that the Coun­ tion of Walvis Bay into Namibia; cil should extend an invitation under rule 39 of its "3. Declares that, pending the attainment of provisional rules ofprocedure to the President and the this objective, South Africa must not use Walvis other members of the United Nations Council for Hay in any manner prejUdicial to the mdepenoence Namibia. In the absence of objection, it was so de­ of Namibia or the viability of its economy; cided. "4. Decides to remain seized ofthe matter until 273. The President further drew attention to a let­ Walvis Bay is fully reintegrated into Namibia." ter dated 27 July from the representatives of Gabon, Mauritius and Nigeria (SI12794), requesting that an 277. Following the vote, the Secretary-General invitation under rule 39 ofthe provisional rules ofpro­ made a statement. cedure should be extended to Mr. Sam Nujoma, Pres­ 278. Statements were also made by the Foreign ident of SWAPO. In the absence of objection, the Ministers of the United States, France, the United President extended an inv.itation under rule 39 to Mr. Kingdom and the Federal Republic of Germany. Nujoma. 279. In accordance with the decision taken at the 274. The President of the Council made a state­ meeting, the Council heard a statement by Mr. Nu­ ment and drew attention to two draft resolutions be­ joma. fore the Council (S/12792 and S/12793), which he pro­ 280. Statements were then made by the special posed to put to the vote. representative of Nigeria and by the representatives Decision: At the 2082nd meeting, on 27 July 1978, of Mauritius, China, Venezuela, the Union of Soviet the first draft resolution (SI12792) was adopted by 13 Socialist Republics, Kuwait, Gabon, Czechoslovakia, votes to none, with 2 abstentions (Czechoslovakia and Bolivia and India, by the President of the United Na- 24 I. --~ 'l ------_...... ~...... ----.. tions Council for Namibia, by the Foreign Minister of 288. By a letter dated 6 South September (S/12837), the Africa, by the Foreign Minister of Angola, representative of Botswana, as Chairman speaking on of the Af­ behalf of the front-line States, by the spe­ rican Group, transmitted the texts of two resolutions cial representative of the Sudan on behalf of the cur­ on Namibia adopted by the Assembly of Heads of rent Chairman of the Organization of African Unity State and Government and wlution 431 (OAU) the Council of Ministers and by the representative of Angola, who of OAU at meetings at Khartoum from spoke as the 18 to 22 July. current Chairman of the Group of Afri­ 289. By a letter dated .lows: can States at the United 8 September (SI12839), the Nations. representative of Botswana, as Chairman 281. The Council of the Af­ next heard statements by the rican Group, transmitted the text of a statement by '30 January representatives of Benin, Mali, Sri Lanka and Sene­ the Administrative Secretary-General gal. of OAU con­ cerning the United Nations role in Namibia. :ttlement of 282. The representative of the USSR made a fur­ 290. By a letter dated 8 September Jcument SI ther statement. (S/12841), the representatives of the United Republic of Tanzania 283. The President of the Council made a state­ and Zambia transmitted the text ofa letter of to appoint the same ment in his capacity as the representative of Canada. date from the President of SWAPO, which dealt with in order to various aspects of the Secretary-General's report Dia through (SI 12827). I control of C. Communications and reports to the Security 291. By a letter dated 20 September (S/12853), the Council received between 31 July and representative of South Africa transmitted 29 September the text of General to 1978 a press statement issued that day by his Prime Min­ )rt contain­ ister, commenting on the Secretary-General's report entation of (S/12827) and the Special Representative's 284. By a letter dated 31 July (S/12797), recommen­ nibian situ­ the Charge dation with regard to the proposal of the five Western lcil resolu- d'Affaires a.i. of South Africa transmitted the text of Powers. a letter of the same date from the South African Min­ ister 292. By a further letter dated 20 September eir best ef­ for Foreign Affairs in which he reiterated his Government's complete (S/12854), the representative of South Africa trans­ mdence by rejection of Security Council mitted an resolution 432 (1978), relating to excerpt from a communication of 12 Sep­ the issue of Walvis tember from his Government Bay, and its willingness to receive the Special Rep­ to the five Western July 1978, resentative of the Secretary-General Powers regarding the plan for the implementation of and to await his their proposal for a settlement. s adopted subsequent report on the manner in which he envis­ 293. aged the implementation of the proposal for a settle­ By a letter dated 27 September (S/12868), the ows: ment of the Namibia situation. representative of South Africa transmitted the text of 285. Pursuant a letter of the same date from the South African Min­ to paragraph 2 of Security Council ister for resolution 431 (1978), the Foreign Affairs, commenting on four major 30January Secretary-General submit­ points in the Secretary-General's ted a report to the Council on 29 August report (S/12827). (S/12827) in 294. 'Yhich he stated that immediately following the adop­ On 28 September, the Secretary-General ons of res­ tIOn transmitted to the Council an explanatory al integrity of that resolution he had appointed Mr. Martti statement Ahtisaari, the United Nations (S/12869) regarding his report of 29 August, which Commissioner for Na­ deal~ mibia, his Special Representative for with some of the reservations expressed by the 'al Assem­ Namibia. Based parties on the findings of the Special Representative during concerned and the manner in which his Special 7, in which a survey mission to Namibia, the Representative would carry out his mandate. an integral Secretary-General set out his recommendations for the implementation of the proposal for a settlement in accordance with D. Consideration at the 2087th and 2088th meetings egrity and resolution 385 (1976), consisting of general guidelines (29 and 30 September 1978) h the rein­ for the establishment and functioning of a United Na­ ry; tions Transition Assistance Group (UNTAG) in the 295. At its 2087th meeting, on 29 September, the o the initi­ Territory, proposals for its military and civilian com­ Security Council included the following item in its reintegra- ponents, a plan of action and its potential financial agenda without objection: implications. •'The situation in Namibia: inment of 286. By a letter dated 30 August (S/12831), the .. Report of the Secretary-General submitted pur­ lse Walvis Chairman of the Special Committee on the Situation suant to paragraph 2 of Security Council resolution ~pen(1ence with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration 431 (1978) (S/12827)". on the Granting of y; Independence to Colonial Coun­ 296. The President, with the consent tries and Peoples referred to a resolution ofthe Coun­ latter until adopted by cil, invited the representatives of Benin, Botswana, libia. " the Special Committee on 28 August concerning ac­ the Sudan and tivities of Zambia, at their request, to participate foreign economic and other interests which in the discussion without y-General were impeding implementation the right to vote. The Pres­ of the Declaration in ident informed the Council of letters dated Southern Rhodesia and Namibia and 26 and 27 in all other Ter­ September from the President of the United Nations e Foreign ritories under colonial domination in southern Africa, Council and for Namibia, requesting that an invitation le United drew particular attention to paragraphs 9 and 10 should be extended nany. of that resolution. to a delegation composed of the President and three members of that Council, ken at the 287. By a and to letter dated 6 September (S/12836), the the Chairman of the Special Committee on the Situ­ , Mr. Nu- representative of South Africa transmitted thr text of ation with regard to the Implementation a letter from of the Dec­ the South African Minister for Foreign laration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial le special Affairs, in which he questioned the attitude ofSWAPO Countries and Peoples. In accordance towards the proposal with previous sentatives and charged that SWAPO had practice, the President proposed that the Council of Soviet intensified its campaign of terror and violence and re­ should extend invitations under fused rule 39 of its provi­ Jslovakia, to cease hostile acts until a cease-fire agreement sional rules of procedure to the delegation had been signed. of the nited Na- United Nations Council for Namibia and to the Chair- 25 observe the ceabe-fire provisions as manifested in 309. By man of the Special Committee. In the absence of ob­ representati jection, it was so decided. the letter from its President of 8 September 1978; public of ( 297. The President also drew the Council's atten­ "5. Calls upon South Africa forthwith to co-op­ United Stat tion to letters dated 28 September (S/12866 and erate with the Secretary-General in the implemen­ ment issuec S/12872) from the representatives ofGabon, Mauritius tation of the present resolution; eign Minist and Nigeria, requesting that invitations should be ex­ "6. Declares that all unilateral measures taken from 16 to tended under rule 39 of the provisional rules of pro­ by the illegal administration in Namibia in relation a further sta cedure to Mr. Sam Nujoma, President of SWAPO, to the electoral process, including unilateral regis­ Foreign Mi and to Mr. Edem Kodjo, Administrative Secretary­ tration of voters or transfer of power, in contra­ 310. On General of OAU. In the absence of objection, the vention of resolutions 385 (1976), 431 (1978) and the suant to pa invitations were extended as requested. present resolution, are null and void; 435 (1978), 298. The President then drew attention to a draft "7. Requests the Secretary-General to report to that had be resolution before the Council (S/12865) sponsored by the Security Council not later than 23 October 1978 the further Canada, France, Gabon, the Federal Republic of on the implementation of the present resolution." 311. In Germany, Mauritius, Nigeria, the United Kingdom of 302. Following the voting, statements were made representati Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United Group, req States of America. by the Foreign Ministers of the Federal Republic of Germany, France, the United States, the United Council in 299. A statement was made by the Secretary-Gen­ Kingdom, Canada, India, Nigeria and Kuwait. In ac­ of Security eral. cordance with the decision taken at the same meeting, 300. The Security Council then proceeded to vote the Council heard a statement by Mr. Nujoma. State­ F. Conside on the eight-Power draft resolution (S/12865). ments were also made by the representatives of Maur­ meetin Decision: At the 2087th meeting, on 29 September itius, China, Gabon, the USSR, Bolivia and Vene­ 1978, ihe draft resolution (SI12865) was adopted by 12 zuela. 312. At votes to none, with 2 abstentions (Czechoslovakia and 303. At the 2088th meeting, on 30 September, the Union ofSoviet Socialist Republics), as resolution 435 Security Co President, with the consent ofthe Council, invited the agenda with (1978). One member (China) did not participate in the representative ofGuinea, at his request, to participate voting. in the discussion without the right to vote. "The si 301. Resolution 435 (1978) reads as follows: 304. In accordance with the decisions taken at the "(a) Re "The Security Council, preceding meeting, the Council heard statements by pu "Recalling its resolutions 385 (1976) 000January the President of the United Nations Council for Na­ res 1976 and 431 (1978) and 432 (1978) of 27 July 1978, mibia and by the Administrative Secretary-General of OAU. "(b) Le "Having considered the report of the Secretary­ ma General submitted pursuant to paragraph 2 of res­ 305. Discussion was continued with statements by the representative of Botswana, the Minister for For­ Un olution 431 (1978) (S/12827) and his explanatory of statement made in the Security Council on 29 Sep­ eign Affairs of Zambia, the Minister for Foreign Af­ tember 1978 (S/12869), fairs of the Sudan and the representatives of Benin 313. The "Taking note of the rele'lant communications and Guinea. The President made a statement in his cil, invited tl from the Government of South Africa to the Sec­ capacity as the representative of Czechoslovakia. Ghana, at tl retary-General, sion without "Taking note also ofthe letter dated 8 September E. Communications and reports to the Security Coun­ 314. The 1978 from the President of the South West Africa cil received between 2 and 24 October 1978 and dated 30 Oc People's Organization to the Secretary-General request for a meeting Nations COl (S/12841), vitation shot Council, COl "Reaffirming the legal responsibility ofthe United 306. By a letter dated 2 October (S/12875), the rep­ Vice-Preside Nations over Namibia, resentative of Sri Lanka transmitted the text of a com­ tice, the Pre "1. Approves the report of the Secretary-Gen­ munique issued that day at the extraordinary meeting extend an in eral on the implementation of the proposal for a set­ of Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Non-Aligned rules of pro tlement of the Namibian situation (S/12636) and his Countries which dealt in part with the recent Security Nations COL explanatory statement; Council efforts in connexion with the situation in Na­ jection, it w, "2. Reiterates that its objective is the with­ mibia. 315. The drawal of South Africa's illegal administration from 307. Bya letter dated 5 October (S/12880), the rep­ tion to a let Namibia and the transfer of power to the people of resentatives of Canada, France, the Federal Republic representativ Namibia with the assistance of the United Nations of Germany, the United Kingdom and the United questing that in accordance with Security Council resolution 385 States transmitted the text of a statement made on 29 siona! rules (1976); September by Mr. R. V. Rukoro of the Namibia Na­ Theo-Ben G "3. Decides to establish under its authority a tional Front (NNF) in connexion with the recommen­ at the Unite United Nations Transition Assistance Group in ac­ dations of the Secretary-General. the Presiden cordance with the above-mentioned report of the 308. By a letter dated 19 October (S/12900), the Mr. Gurirab Secretary-General for a period of up to 12 months representative of South Africa transmitted the texts of 316. The

" , in order to assist his Special Representative to carry the following documents that had been "eleased by the item at its 2 out the mandate conferred upon him by the Security Prime Minister of South Africa: !, I) introductory statements b Council in paragraph 1 of its resolution 431 (1978), statement made by the Prime Minister of South Africa Burundi (spe namely, to ensure the early independence of Na­ at his meeting with the Foreign Ministers of the five of the Africa mibia through free elections under the supervision Western members of the Council at Pretoria on 16 the Presiden and control of the United Nations; October; (b) joint statement of 19 October by the mibia. "4. Welcomes the preparedness of the South South African Government and the five Foreign Min­ 317. At t West Africa People's Organization to co-operate in isters; and (c) statement issued by the South African President, wi the implementation of the Secretary-General's re­ Government following its acceptance of the above­ representativ port, including its expressed readiness to sigi1 and mentioned joint statement. 26 309. By a letter dated 21 October (SI12902), the Arabia, Somalia and Zambia, at their request, to par­ representatives of Canada, France, the Federal Re­ ticipate in the discussion without the right to vote. public of Germany, the United Kingdom and the 318. The Council continued its discussion of the United States transmitted the text of the joint state­ item, hearing statements by the representative of ment issued at the end of the talks held by their For­ Egypt, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ghana and eign Ministers and the South African Government the representatives of Bangladesh, Somalia and Saudi from 16 to 18 October 1978, together with the text of Arabia. a further statement issued at .'he same time by the five 319. At the 2095th meeting, on 2 November, the Foreign Ministers. President, with the consent ofthe Council, invited the 310. On 21 October, the Secretary-General, pur­ representatives of Cuba, Mozambique and Yugo­ suant to paragraph 7 of Security Council resolution slavia, at their request, to participate in the discussion 435 (1978), submitted a report (S/12903) on measures without the right to vote. that had been taken to implement that resolution and 320. Continuing its consideration of the item, the the further consultations he had initiated. Council heard statements by the representatives of 311. In a letter dated 24 October (S/12906), the India, Yugoslavia, Mozambique and Cuba. representative of Burundi, as Chairman ofthe African 321. At its 2096th meeting, on 6 November, the Group, requested an urgent meeting of the Security President, with the consent ofthe Council, invited the Council in order to consider South Africa's defiance representative of Algeria, at his request, to participate of Security Council resolution 435 (1978). in the discussion without the right to vote. 322. The discussion was continued with state­ F. Consideration at the 2092nd and 2094th to 2098th ments by the representatives of Kuwait, Czechoslo­ meetings (31 October to 13 November 1978) vakia, Bolivia, Nigeria, Guyana and Algeria. 323. The Council continued its consideration of 312. At its 2092nd meeting, on 31 October, the the item at its 2097th meeting, on 10 November, hear­ Security Council included the following item in its ing statements by the representatives ofthe USSR and agenda without objection: Venezuela, and by the President speaking in his ca­ "The situation in Namibia. pacity as representative of Gabon. 324. A statement was also made by the represen­ "(a) Report of the Secretary-General submitted tative of India, who introduced a draft resolution pursuant to paragraph 7 of Security Council (S/12922) sponsored by Gabon, India, Kuwait and resolution 435 (1978) (S/12903); Nigeria. "(b) Letter dated 24 October 1978 from the Per­ 325. At its 2098th meeting, on 13 November, the manent Representative of Burundi to the Council concluded its debate on the item with a state­ United Nations addressed to the President ment by the representative of China. of tpp' Security Council (S/12906)". 326. The Council then voted on the 4-Power draft 313. The President, with the consent ofthe Coun­ resolution (S/12922). cil, invited the representatives of Burundi, Egypt and Decision: At the 2098th meeting, on 13 November Ghana, at their request, to participate in the discus­ 1978, the draft resolution (SI12922) was adopted by 10 sion without the right to vote. votes to none, with 5 abstentions (Canada. France, 314. The President informed the Council ofa letter Germany. Federal Republic of,' United Kingdom of dated 30 October from the President of the United Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States Nations Council for Namibia, requesting that an in­ ofAmerica), as resolution 439 (1978). vitation should be extended to a delegation of that 327. Resolution 439 (1978) reads as follows: Council, consisting of the President and the three "The Security Council, Vice-Presidents. In accordance with previous prac­ "Recalling its resolutions 385 (1976) of30January tice, the President proposed that the Council should 1976,431 (978) and 432 (1978) of 27 July and 435 extend an invitation, under rule 39 of its provisional (1978) of 29 September 1978, rules of procedure, to the delegation of the United Nations Council for Namibia. In the absence of ob­ "Having considered the report of the Secretary­ jection, it was so decided. General submitted pursuant to paragraph 7 of res­ olution 435 (1978) (S/12903), 315. The President also drew the Council's atten­ tion to a letter dated 31 October (S/12909) from the "Taking note of the relevant communicatiOns ad­ representatives of Gabon, Mauritius and Nigeria, re­ dressed to the Secretary-General and the President questing that an invitation under rule 39 of the provi­ of the Security Council (S/12900 and S/12902), sional rules of procedure should be extended to Mr. "Having heard and considered the statement of Theo-Ben Gurirab, Permanent Observer of SWAPO the President of the United Nations Council for at the United Nations. In the absence of objection, Namibia, the President extended an invitation under rule 39 to "Taking note also ofthe communication dated 23 Mr. Gurirab. October 1978 from the President of the South West 316. The Council resumed its consideration of the Africa People's Organization to the Secretary-Gen­ item at its 2092nd meeting, on 31 October, hearing eral (S/12913), statements by the representatives of Mauritius and "Reaffirming the legal responsibility ofthe United Burundi (speaking in his capacity as current Chairman Nations over Namibia and its continued commit­ of the African Group at the United Nations), and by ment to the implementation ofresolution 385 (1976), the President of the United Nations Council for Na­ in particular the holding offree elections in Namibia mibia. under United Nations supervision and control, 317. At the 2094th meeting, on I November, the "Reiterating the view that any unilateral measure President, with the consent of the Council, invited the taken by the illegal administration in Namibia in re­ representatives of Bangladesh, Benin, Guyana, Saudi lation to the electoral process, including unilateral 27 ------registration of voters, or transfer of power, in con­ South African Government regarding his report of 24 transmitte travention of the above-mentioned resolutions and November (SI12938). izen conc the present resolution, is null and void, 333. In a letter dated 1 December (S/12945), the harassmen "GraveLy concerned at the decision of the Gov­ representative of the Congo, as Chairman of the Af­ in connexi ernment ofSouth Africa to proceed with unilateral rican Group, requested that an urgent meeting of the 343. B elections in Namibia in clear contravention of Security Council should be convened not later than representa resolutions 385 (1976) and 435 (1978), Monday, 4 December, to consider the situation in statement "1. Condemns the decision of the South Afri­ Namibia. the metho can Government to proceed unilateraHy with the 334. In a letter dated 1 December (S/12951), the the Nami holding of elections in the Territory from 4 to 8 President of the United Nations Council for Namibia 344. I December 1978 in contravention of Security Coun­ expressed support for the request of the African representa cil resolutions 385 (1976) and 435 (1978); Group for a meeting of the Security Council. land, Icel "2. Considers that this decision constitutes a 335. By a letter dated 4 December (SI12953), the •statement clear defiance of the United Nations and, in partic­ representative of Angola transmitted the text of a Nordic G ular, the authority of the Security Council; statement issued by the Permanent Mission ofAngola, elections i "3. Declares those elections and their results condemning the so-called internal elections and the tions to us null and void and states that no recognition will be mass arrest of SWAPO leaders in Namibia. rica to ac accorded either by the United Nations or any Mem­ 345. B ber States to any representatives or organ estab­ H. Consideration at the 2103rd and 2104th meetings representa lished by that process; (4 and 5 December 1978) two letter "4. Calls upon South Africa immediately to eign Affai cancel the elections it has planned in Namibia in 336. At its 2103rd meeting, on 4 December, tht, co-operate December 1978; Security Council included the following item in its (1978), th had had "5. Demands once again that South Africa co­ agenda without objection: "The situation in Namibia: Africa on operate with the Security Council and the Secre­ by the Se tary-General in the implementation of resolutions "Letter dated 1 December 1978 from the Charge South A 385 (1976), 431 (1978) and 435 (1978); d'Affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of the sible for t "6. Warns South Africa that its failure to do so Congo to the United Nations addressed to the Pres­ sultations ident of the Security Council (S/12945)". would compel the Security Council to meet forth­ 346. I with to initiate appropriate actions under the Char­ 337. The President, with the consent of the Coun­ representa ter of the United Nations, including Chapter VII cil, invited the representatives of Angola and the the Turkis thereof, so as to ensure South Africa's compliance Congo, at their request, to participate in the discussion tions held with the aforementioned resolutions; without the right to vote. The President informed the from 4 to "7. Calls upon the Secretary-General to report Council of a letter dated 4 December from the Presi­ Security on the progress ofthe implementation ofthe present dent of the United Nations Council for Namibia, re­ 347. I resolution by 25 November 1978." questing that an invitation should be extended to a representa 328. Following adoption of the resolution, state­ delegation composed of the President and the three a letter frc ments were made by the representatives of Canada Vice-Presidents of that Council. In accordance with Affairs, in previous practicp , the President proposed that the bility for (on behalfofthe five Western members ofthe Security Council should extend an invitation under rule 39 of Council), Venezuel~ and Saudi Arabia. to at least its provisional rules of procedure to the delegation of erty an~ f'~ the United Nations Council for Namibia. In the ab­ G. Communications and reports to the Security Coun­ sence of objection, it was so decided. 348. In dressed to cil received between 1 November and 4 December 338. The President also drew the Council's atten­ 1978 and request for a meeting Africa, thl tion to a letter dated 4 December (S/12952) from the of his lette representatives of Gabon, Mauritius and Nigeria, re­ the South 329. By a letter dated 2 November (S/12913), the questing that an invitation, under rule 39 of the pro­ representative of Czechoslovakia transmitted the text lution 435 of a telegram dated 23 October addressed to the Sec­ visional rules of procedure, be extended to Mr. Theo­ the partie retary-General by the President of SWAPO, concern­ Ben Gurirab, Permanent Observer of SWAPO at the ingness to ing the joint statement issued by the foreign ministers United Nations. In the absence of objection, the scrupulou ofCanada, France, the Federal Republic ofGermany, Council extended the invitation as requested. that, at th the United Kingdom and the United States and the 339. At its 2103rd meeting, the Council resumed cedure for Government of South Africa. its consideration of the item, hearing statements by which the 330. By a letter dated 2 November (S/12914), the the representative of the Congo, in his capacity as proposal, representative of Sri Lanka transmitted the text of a Chairman of the African Group, by the President of be taken. communique issued that day by the Group of Non­ the United Nations Council for Namibia and by the ation fro Aligned Countries, expressing concern about the representatives of Angola and the United States. Represent worsening of the situation with regard to the decolo­ 340. At the 2104th meeting, on 5 December, the during the nization process in Namibia. President proposed that the date of the next meeting consultati 331. On 24 November, the Secretary-General, on the item should be fixed following consultations. deployme pursuant to paragraph 7 ofSecurity Council resolution In the absence of objection, it was so decided. 349. B 439 (1978), submitted a report (S/12938), describing his 341. The representative of Gabon made a state­ retary-Ge meetings with the Secretary of State for Foreign Af­ ment. lution 33/1 from the i fairs of South Africa on 23 and 24 November. I. Communications and reports to the Security Coun­ 332. In a supplementary report dated 2 December Africa", d cil received between 8 December 1978 and 15 June of that res (S/12950), the Secretary-General reviewed the sub­ 1979 stance of the meetings he had had with the Minister 350. B for Foreign Affairs of South Africa from 27 to 29 No­ 342. By a letter dated 8 December (S/12959), the the Secret vember in a further effort to clarify the position ofthe President of the United Nations Council for Namibia resolution 28 -~------_._------....."\

transmitted the text of a statement by a Namibian cit­ drew the Council's attention to paragraph 8 of the izen concerning South African acts of intimidation, resolution. harassment and manipulation of the Namibian people 351. By a note dated 4 January (S/13OO5), the rep­ in connexioll with the so-called internal elections. resentative of South Africa transmitted the text of a 343. By a letter dated 8 December (S/12960), the letter from t.he South African Minister for Foreign representative of Angola transmitted the text of a Affairs, in which he stated that the Special Represen­ statement on the situation in Namibia which criticized tative would be welcome to proceed to South Africa the methods South Africa had employed to terrorize and South West Africa at the earliest opportunity. the Namibian people and to rig the elections. 352. By a letter dated 14 February (S/13083), the 344. In a letter dated 15 December (S/12969), the representative of South Africa transmitted the text of representative ofSweden, on behalfof Denmark, Fin­ a letter ofthe same date from the South African Min­ land, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, transmitted a ister for Foreign Affairs, in which he charged that a .statement on Namibia issued that day by the five force of approximately 250 SWAPO terrorists had Nordic Governments, rejecting the unilateral internal launched an unprovoked attack on a South African elections in Namibia and calling on the United Na­ base in South West Africa, in the course of which tions to use all necessary means to compel South Af­ several members ofthe South African Security Forces rica to accept the United Nations plan for Namibia. had been wounded. 345. By a letter dated 22 December (S/12983), the 353. In a letter dated 14 February (S/13098) ad­ representative ofSouth Africa transmitted the texts of dressed to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of South two letters from the South African Minister for For­ Africa, the Secretary-General stressed that, before eign Affairs concerning his Government's decision to UNTAG could be established and enter into opera­ co-operate in the implementation of resolution 435 tion, the outstanding issues must be clarified, so as to (1978), the contacts that he and the Prime Minister enable it to carry out its functions effectively, in ac­ had had with the duly-elected leaders of South West cordance with the relevant Security Council resolu­ Africa on 21 December and the desirability of a visit tions. by the Secretary-General's Special Representative to 354. By a letter dated 20 February (S/13105), the South Africa and South West Africa as soon as pos­ representative of South Africa transmitted the text of sible for the purpose ofcompleting the envisaged con­ a letter of the same date from the South African Min­ sultations on the outstanding issues. ister for Foreign Affairs, in which he charged that the 346. In a letter dated 26 December (S/12986), the SWAPO attack on a South African security base on representative of Turkey transmitted a statement by 13 February had violated the spirit of the settlement the Turkish Government, rejecting the so-called elec­ proposal and made a mockery of the whole project for tions held unilaterally by South Africa in Namibia peaceful resolution of the Namibian problem; that from 4 to 8 December in contravention ofthe relevant there were no outstanding issues of such a nature as Security Council resolutions. to prevent the commencement of the implementation 347. In a letter dated 30 December (S/12989), the ofthe settlement plan; and that the SWAPO demands representative of South Africa transmitted the text of for the establishment offive armed bases inside South a letter from the South African Minister for Foreign West Africa and the complete withdrawal of South Affairs, in which he charged SWAPO with responsi­ African troops and its refusal to place its forces under bility for a bomb explosion that had resulted in injury United Nations monitoring represented diversionary to at least 30 persons and extensive damage to prop­ tactics deliberately aimed at delaying and wrecking the erty aDp. f'quipment. entire initiative for a peaceful settlement. 348. In a letter dated 1 January 1979 (S/13oo2) ad­ 355. In a report dated 26 February (S/13 120), con­ dressed to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of South cerning the implementation of Security Council reso­ Africa, the Secretary-General acknowledged receipt lutions 435 (1978) and 439 (1978), the Secretary-Gen­ of his letter of 22 December 1978 (S/12983) conveying eral described the visit to South Africa, Namibia, the the South African Government's acceptance of reso­ front-line States and Nigeria in January and February lution 435 (1978). The Secretary-General stated that by the Special Representative and the Commander of the parties had separately informed him of their will­ the UNTAG military component to complete consul­ ingness to undertake a comprehensive cease-fire and tations on the transitional arrangements set out in the scrupulously observe the terms of the proposal and settlement proposal and the operational requirements that, at the appropriate time, he would propose a pro­ for the deployment of UNTAG. cedure for the commencement of the cease-fire, after 356. In his concluding remarks, the Secretary­ which the various steps indicated in the settlement General stated that the settlement proposal required proposal, as approved in resolution 435 (1978), would that all its provisions be completed to the satisfaction be taken. As he had received assurances of co-oper­ of the Special Representative. He emphasized that ation from the St3tes bordering Namibia, his Special there was no basis for unilateral determinations or ac­ Representative would visit South Africa and Namibia tions by any party, and should the implementation of during the week commencing 8 January to complete the proposal be jeopardized thereby, he would im­ consultations on the operational requirements for the mediately bring the matter to the Security Council. deployment of UNTAG. He had already communicated to South Africa and 349. Bya note dated 2 January (S/12990), the Sec­ SWAPO the basic elements ofthe proposals contained retary-General, referring to General Assembly reso­ in his report, and if the co-operation of the parties lution 33/182A entitled "Situation in Namibia resulting concerned was forthcoming, he intended to designate from the illegal occupation of the Territory by South 15 March for the beginning of the cease-fire and for Africa", drew the Council's attention to paragraph 13 the emplacement ofUNTAG and, accordingly, would of that resolution. transmit his letter regarding such a cease-fire to the 350. By another note dated 2 January (S/12998), parties concerned. In the meantime, he appealed to all the Secretary-General, referring to General Assembly parties to exercise restraint and refrain from actions resolution 33/182B entitled "Question of Namibia", which might jeopardize the settlement. 29 Com 357. By a letter dated 2 March (S/13136), the Act­ had not abandoned its efforts to take over political whic ing President of the United Nations Council for Na­ power in South West Africa by force. exten mibia transmitted the text of his statement concerning 366. By letters dated 30 March, 4 and 7 April and the remarks attributed to the Prime Minister of South 10 May (S/13208, S/13221, S/13230 and 8/13315), the der t Africa in a press release of26 February regarding con­ representative of South Africa transmitted the text of in co sultations with the Constituent Assembly of South letters from the South African Minister for Foreign tions West Africa. Affairs, in which he charged SWAPO with having nomi 358. By a letter dated 5 March (S/13141 and committed a series of atrocities against innocent ci­ by th Corr.1), the representative of Angola transmitted the vilians. that r text of a communique issued by the front-line States 367. By letters dated 24 April and 8 May (S/13268, 376 on 4 March at the end of a two-day summit meeting S/13287 and S/1331O), the Acting President and Pres­ the in Luanda, in which they charged South Africa with ident of the United Nations Council for Namibia Coun trying to frustrate the implementation ofresolution 435 transmitted the text of statements dealing with the es- . oluti (1978) by holding fraudulent elections on 4 December tablishment by South Africa of a so-called interim cerni 1978. Government in Namibia and the arrest and detention ests 359. By a letter dated 6 March (S/13143), the rep­ of SWAPO leaders throughout the Territory by South Decl resentative of South Africa transmitted a letter of 5 African authorities. lonial March from the South African Minister for Foreign 368. By a letter dated 11 May (S/13321), the Chair­ and Affairs relating to the composition of UNTAG, to­ man of the Special Committee on the Situation with domi gether with the text of a motion adopted that day by regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on apart the Constituent Assembly of South West Africa. the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries 377 360. By another letter dated 6 March (8/13148), and Peoples transmitted the text of the Final Docu­ the r the representative of South Africa transmitted the text ment on the Decolonization of Zimbabwe and Nami­ a mes ofa statement made that day in the House of Assem­ bia adopted by the Special Committee at Belgrade on Presi bly by the Prime Minister of South Africa, charging 27 April. of Za that the five Western Powers had breached under­ 369. By a letter dated 11 May (S/13325 and Corr.1), the s standings reached with South Africa on the settlement the President of the United Nations Council for Na­ trans proposal and its implementation. mibia transmitted the text ofa statement issued by the that i 361. By a letter dated 7 March (S/13151), the rep­ Council that day on the recent initiatives of the illegal tions resentative ofSri Lanka transmitted the text ofa com­ South African administration in Namibia regarding the South munique issued that day by the Co-ordinating Bureau political future of the Territory. that r of Non-Aligned Countries, in which it appealed to the 370. By a letter dated 9 May (S/13326), the Pres­ posed international community to give all necessary assist­ ident of the United Nations Council for Namibia desia, ance to the front-line States in connexion with the lib­ transmitted the texts of the messages received from Karib eration struggle in southern Africa. heads of State, foreign ministers, specialized agencies made 362. In a letter dated 8 March (S/13156) addressed and other groups on 4 May to proclaim the Interna­ south to the Prime Minister of South Africa, the Secretary­ tional Year of Solidarity with the People of Namibia. 378 General replied to charges concerning the content of 371. By a letter dated 22 May (S/13345), the rep­ resent his report of 26 February. resentative of South Africa transmitted the text of a the Se 363. By a letter dated 15 March (S/13172), the rep­ letter of the same date from the South African Min­ suanc resentative of South Africa transmitted an acknow­ ister for Foreign Affairs, protesting against the preoc­ tion 0 ledgement by his Prime Minister of the Secretary­ cupation of the resumed session of the General As­ the Se General's letter of 8 March and a request for clarifi­ sembly with the question of Namibia, despite South that cl cation of a number of points of the proposal. Africa's commitment to grant independence to Na­ visit t 364. In a letter dated 15 March (S/13173), the Sec­ mibia on conditions long demanded of it and taking lcmd It retary-General transmitted replies to the questions exception to certain portions of the Secretary-Gen­ desia. posed by the Prime Minister of South Africa. eral's report of 26 February (S/13120). confir visas 1 365. Bya letter dated 28 March (S/13205), the rep­ 372. By a note dated 1 June (S/13371), the Secre­ an offi resentative of South Africa transmitted the text of a tary-General, referring to General Assembly resolu­ Depa letter of27 March from the South African Minister for tion 33/206 entitled "Question of Namibia", drew the hadal Foreign Affairs, in which he charged that SWAPO Council's attention to paragraph 12 of the resolution. adopt that s. Chapter 4 of the mit t QUESTION CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN SOUTHERN RHODESIA Coun 379 resent A. Communications to the Security Council received man between 16 June and 6 October 1978 Group, transmitted the text of the resolution on sanc­ trans tions against Southern Rhodesia adopted by the Fif­ Grou 373. By a letter dated 21 July 1978 (S/12783), the teenth Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of States representative of Angola, in his capacity as the Chair­ State and Government ofOAU at its meeting at Khar­ man of the African Group for the month ofJuly, trans­ toum from 18 to 21 July. mitted the text ofa statement issued by that Group on 375. By a letter dated 11 August (S/12808), the 19 July, setting out its position with regard to the pro­ Chairman of the Special Committee on the Situation 380. posed Helms amendment submitted to the United with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration curity States Senate, which would repeal the sanctions on th" Granting of Independence to Colonial Coun­ agend against the illegal regime in Southern Rhodesia. tries alld Peoples drew the attention of the Council to " 374. By a further letter dated 24 July (S/12787), the paragraphs 5, 6 and 7 of the resolution concerning the Rh representative of Angola, on behalf of the African question ofSouthern Rhodesia adopted by the Special 30 l !. ------.....------.-:l!_I

Committee at its 11l5th meeting on 10 August, in "Letter dated 6 October 1978 from the Permanent which, among other things, it requested all States to Representative of India to the United Nations ad­ extend financial, technical and material assistance to dressed to the President ofthe Security Council (SI the Governments of Mozambique and Zambia, in or­ 12885)". - der to enable them to overcome economic difficulties in connexion with their application of economic sanc­ 381. The Council had before it a draft resolution tions against Southern Rhodesia and the severe eco­ (S/12887) submitted by India, Kuwait, Mauritius and nomic loss and destruction of property brought about Nigeria. by the acts of aggression committed against them by 382. Following a brief suspension of the meeting, that regime. the President read out the following revised version of paragraph 4 of the draft resolution: 376. By a further letter dated 30 August (S/1283 1), the Chairman of the Special Committee drew the "Expresses the hope that the United States of Council's attention to paragraphs 9 and 10 of the res­ America will continue to exert its influence in order olution adopted by the Committee on 28 August con­ that genuine majority rule may be achieved without cerning activities offoreign economic and other inter­ further delay in Southern Rhodesia." ests which were impeding the implementation of the 383. The Council then proceeded to vote on the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Co­ revised draft resolution (S/12887/Rev.l). lonial Countries and Peoples in Southern Rhodesia Decision: At the 2090th meeting, on 10 October and Namibia and in all other Territories under colonial 1978, the revised draft resolution (SI12887/Rev.I) was domination and efforts to eliminate colonialism, adopted by 11 votes to none, with 4 abstentions (Can­ apartheid and racial discrimination in southern Africa. ada, Germany, Federal Republic oJ, United Kingdom 377. By a note Vf~rbale dated 6 October (S/12884), of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United the representative of Zambia transmitted the text of States ofAmerica), as resolution 437 (1978). a message addressed to the Secretary-General by the 384. Resolution 437 (1978) reads as follows: President ofZambia, who stated that the Government of Zambia had decided, with immediate effect, to use "The Security Council, the southern route (through Southern Rhodesia) for "Having considered the letter dated 6 October transportation of its goods. The statement recalled 1978 from the Chairman of the Security Council that in January 1973, in furtherance of the United Na­ Committee established in pursuance of resolution tions decision to impose mandatory sanctions against 253 (1968) concerning the question of Southern Rho­ Southern Rhodesia, Zambia had banned the use of desia (S/12885), that route for the transportation of its goods and im­ "Recalling its resolution 253 (1968) of 29 May posed a total cessation of trade with Southern Rho­ 1968, by which it made it mandatory for Member desia, except for electricity from the jointly owned States to prevent the entry into their territories of Kariba Dam. He set out in detail the factors which persons ordinarily resident in Southern Rhodesia made it imperative for Zambia to resume use of the and connected with the illegal regime there, southern route to import fertilizers and export copper. "Taking note of the statement of the African 378. By a letter dated 6 October (S/12885), the rep­ Group (S/12885, annex 11), resentative of India, in his capacity as Chairman of "Taking note also of the statement of the Gov­ the Security Council Committee established in pur­ ernment of the United States of America (S/12885, suance of resolution 253 (1968) concerning the ques­ annex I), tion of Southern Rhodesia, informed the President of "1. Notes with regret and concern the decision the Security Council that at its 316th meeting, held of the Government of the United States of America that day, the Committee had considered the proposed to allow the entry into the United States of Ian visit to the United States of America by Ian Smith Smith and some members of the illegal regime in lmd members of the illegal regime in Southern Rho­ Southern Rhodesia; desia. The representative of the United States had confirmed that his Government had decided to grant "2. Considers that the above-mentioned deci­ visas to Ian Smith and some of his colleagues and read sion is in contravention of Security Council reso­ an official statement issued by the United States State lution 253 (1968) and ofthe obligations under Article Department concerning that decision. The Committee 25 of the Charter of the United Nations; had also been informed of the statement on the matter "3. Calls upon the United States of America to adopted by the African Group at the United Nations observe scrupulously the provisions of Security that same day. The Committee had decided, in view Council resolutions concerning sanctions; of the urgency and seriousness of the matter, to trans­ "4. Expresses the hope that the United States mit the texts of the two statements to the Security of America will continue to exert its influence in Council for appropriate action. order that genuine majority rule may be achieved 379. By a letter dated 6 October (S/12886), the rep­ without further delay in Southern Rhodesia." resentative of Burundi, in his capacity as the Chair­ 385. Following the vote, statements were made by man of the African Group for the month of October, the representatives of India, Venezuela, Kuwait, transmitted the text of the statement of the African China, the United States, the Union of Soviet Social­ Group regarding the visit of lan Smith to the United ist Republics, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Fed­ States. eral Republic of Germany, Nigeria, Bolivia, Gabon B. ConsideratRon at ihe 2090th meeting and Czechoslovakia, and by the President, ~peaking (10 Octobe, 1978) in his capacity as the representative of Frw.1ce. 380. At its 2090th meeting, on 10 October, the Se­ C. Communications and report to the Security Council curity Council included the following item in its received between 13 October 1978 and 28 Febmary agenda without objection: 1979 "Question concerning the situation in Southern 386. By a letter dated 13 October (S/12894), the Rhodesia: representative of India, in his capacity as Chairman 31 ofthe Security Council Committee established in pur­ 391. In addition, the Committee had dealt with suance of resolution 253 (1968) concerning the ques­ matters relating to consular and other representation tion of Southern Rhodesia, forwarded for the infor­ in Southern Rhodesia and representation ofthe illegal mation ofthe Security Council a copy ofa letter dated regime abroad, the question of airlines operating to 19 September from the Permanent Representative of and from Southern Rhodesia, immigration and tour­ the United Kingdom, enclosing a copy of the report ism. It had also considered the question ofthe visit to by Messrs. T. H. Bingham and S. M. Gray on the the United States by lan Smith and other members of supply ofpetroleum and petroleum products to South­ the illegal regime in Southern Rhodesia. ern Rhodesia (the Bingham report), which was avail­ 392. The Committee's eleventh report included able for consultation by members ofthe Council in the five annexes, which were contained in an addendum secretariat of the Committee. Chapter XIV of the (S/BOOO/Add.l). Annex I contained the report of the Bingham rer'ort, containing its conclusions and obser­ Chairman on his personal meetings with the represen­ vations, was annexed to the letter, which also indi­ tatives ofGovernments in default ofreplies after three cated that the Committee had discussed the matter at reminders from the Committee. Annexes II-V con­ its 317th meeting, on 12 October, and had decided that tained reports on cases carried over from previous re­ it should be left to the Security Council to consider ports, new cases and correspondence conducted with the matter at an appropriate time. Governments, non-governmental organizations and 387. In November, the Committee established in individuals concerning all the cases considered. An­ pursuance of resolution 253 (1968) issued annex VI nex VI, which would reproduce a note and statistical o (S/12529/Rev.l, vol. 11), to its tenth report, containing data prepared by the Secretariat on Southern Rhode­ a note and statistical data prepared by the Secretariat sian trade for the year 1977, was still in preparation. on Southern Rhodesian trade for 1976. The figures c 393. In a note verbale dated 8 February (S/13079), r indicated that in 1976, its estimated merchandise ex­ the representative of Portugal stated that the Govern­ ports amounted to $748 million (compared with $645 b ment of Portugal had adopted a resolution on 13 De­ r million in 1975), and its estimated imports to $620 mil­ cember 1978 aimed at implementing Security Council lion (compared with $588 million in 1975). resolution 409 (1977) imposing further mandatory 388. By a note dated 2 January 1979 (S/12991), the sanctions against the illegal regime in Southern Rho­ Secretary-General drew the attention of the Security desia. Council to paragraphs 10 and 19 ofGeneral Assembly 394. By a letter dated 14 February (S/13084), the resolution 33/40 of 13 December 1978, entitled representative of Equatorial Guinea, in his capacity "Activities of foreign economic and other interests as the Chairman of the African Group for the month which are impeding the implementation of the Dec­ of February, transmitted the text of a statement made laration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial by the African Group at the United Nations express­ Countries and Peoples in Southern Rhodesia and Na­ ing dismay in connexion with the reports of moves mibia and in all other Territories under colonial dom­ within the United States Congress to send an observer th ination and efforts to eliminate colonialism, apartheid team to Southern Rhodesia. 12 and racial discrimination in southern Africa". 395. In a further letter dated 28 February K 389. By another note dated 2 January (S/12997), (S/13121), the representative of Equatorial Guinea, on U the Secretary-General drew the Council's attention to behalfofthe African Group, requested the urgent con­ paragraphs 7, 9, 10 and 11 of General Assembly vening of the Council to discuss recent developments resolution 33/38 B of 13 December 1978, entitled in Southern Rhodesia. "Question of Southern Rhodesia". 390. On 11 January, the Security Council Com­ D. Consideration at the 2119th to 2122nd meetings mittee established in pursuance of resolution 253 (2-8 March 1979) 'J (1968) concerning the question of Southern Rhodesia submitted its eleventh report (S/13000), covering its 396. At its 2119th meeting, on 2 March, the Se­ work during the period from 16 December 1977 to 15 curity Council included the following item in its December 1978. The Committee reported that since agenda without objection: the issuance of the tenth report (S/12529), it had held "Question concerning the situation in Southern 19 meetings and that its Working Group on Cases had Rhodesia: met twice and its Working Group on the Manual on "Letter dated 28 February 1979 from the Per­ Documentation once. During the period under review, manent Representative of Equatorial Guinea to the the Committee had continued its examination of 99 United Nations addressed to the President of the cases of suspected violation of sanctions carried over Security Council (S/13121)". from previous reports and had examined 29 new cases. It had also decided that 46 cases should be closed. 397. The President, with the consent ofthe Coun­ The Committee also reported that it attached consid­ cil, invited the representatives of Angola, Benin, Bot­ erable importance to the question of the supply of oil swana, Cuba, Ethiopia and Ghana, at their request, and oil products to Southern Rhodesia and, as evi­ to participate in the discussion without the right to dence of this, had devoted a separate chapter to that vote. question. The report contained an account of the ac­ 398. At the same meeting, the President drew the tions taken by Governments to ensure implementation Council's attention to a letter dated 2 March (S/13131) of sanctions, the actions taken by Governments and from the representatives of Gabon, Nigeria and Zam­ the Committee with respect to Security Council res­ bia, in which they requested that the Council should olution 409 (1977) and the Committee's activities extend an invitation under rule 39 of the provisional London, as well sence of objection, the President extended an invita­ as with the Committee established under Security tion under rule 39 to Mr. Ndlovu. Council resolution 421 (1977) to implement the em­ 399. The Council began its consideration of the '1 bargo on the supply of arms to South Africa. question with statements by the representatives of ··,····",1"...•.,•.•...·.·.1. '\ 32 .111 'I I~ h Ethiopia, Botswana, Angola, Zambia, Gabon, Por­ 1960 and the legitimacy of their struggle to secure n tugal and Cuba. The Council also heard a statement the enjoyment ofsuch rights as set forth in the Char­ ~ by Mr. Ndlovu, in conformity with the decision taken ter of the United Nations, o by the Council at the same meeting. "Gravely concerned over the moves within cer­ '- 400. At the 2120th meeting, on 5 March, the Pres­ tain States to send missions to observe the so-called o ident, with the consent ofthe Council, invited the rep­ elections in April 1979 organized by the illegal racist If resentatives of Sri Lanka and Yugoslavia, at their re­ minority regime in Southern Rhodesia for the pur­ quest, to participate in the discussion without the right pose of according it some legitimacy and thereby j to vote. eventually lifting sanctions, 11 401. The Council continued its debate with state­ "Reaffirming resolution 423 (1978), particularly ments by the representatives of Czechoslovakia, the its provisions declaring as illegal and unacceptable United Kingdom, the USSR, Norway, France, China, any internal settlement under the auspices of the Bangladesh, Jamaica, Kuwait, the United States, illegal regime and calling upon all States not to ac­ Ghana and Benin. cord any recognition to such a settlement, 402. In the course of his statement, the represen­ "Bearing in mind the responsibility of every 11 tative ofJamaica, on behalfofthe delegations ofBang­ Member State to adhere scrupulously to Security i ladesh, Bolivia, Gabon, Jamaica, Kuwait, Nigeria and Council resolutions and decisions, and their respon­ Zambia, introduced the provisional text of a draft res­ sibility to ensure that institutions and citizens under olution. their jurisdiction will observe the same, 403. At its 2121st meeting, on 6 March, the Coun­ "I. Strongly condemns the recent armed inva­ cil continued its debate with statements by the rep­ sions perpetrated by the illegal racist minority re­ resentatives ofYugoslavia, Sri Lanka and Bolivia, and gime in the British colony of Southern Rhodesia by the President, speaking in his capacity as the rep­ against the People's Republic of Angola, the Peo­ resentative of Nigeria. ple's Republic of Mozambique and the Republic of 404. At the 2122nd meeting, on 8 March, the Pres­ Zambia, which constitute a flagrant violation of the ident called attention to the new text of the draft sovereignty and territorial integrity of these coun­ resolution (S/13140) sponsored by Bangladesh, Bo­ tries; livia, Gabon, Jamaica, Kuwait, Nigeria and Zambia. "2. Commends the People's Republic of An­ gola, the People's Republic of Mozambique and the 405. The representative of Portugal made a state­ Republic of Zambia and other front-line States for ment. their support ofthe people of Zimbabwe in theirjust 406. The Council then proceeded to vote on the and legitimate struggle for the attainment offreedom seven-Power draft resolution (S/13140). and independence and for their scrupulous restraint Decision: At the 2122nd meeting, on 8 March 1979, in the face of serious provocations by the Southern the revised draft resolution (S/13140) was adopted by Rhodesian rebels; 12 votes to none, with 3 abstentions (France, United "3. Requests all States to give immediate and Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and substantial material assistance to enable the Gov­ United States ofAmerica), as resolution 445 (1979). ernments of the front-line States to strengthen their 407. Resolution 445 (1979) reads as follows: defence capability in order to safeguard effectively "The Security Council, their sovereignty and territorial integrity; "Recalling its resolutions on the question of "4. Requests the administering Power to take Southern Rhodesia, and in particular resolutions 253 all necessary measures to prevent further illegal ex­ (1968),403 (1977), 411 (1977),423 (1978),424 (1978) ecutions in Southern Rhodesia; and 437 (1978), "5. Condemns all attempts and manoeuvres by "Taking note of the statement of the African the illegal regime, including its so-called elections Group contained in document S/13084, of April 1979, aimed at retaining and extending a "Having heard the statements of the represen­ racist minority rule and at preventing the accession tatives of Angola and Zambia, of Zimbabwe to independence and genuine majority rule; "Having also heard the statement of the repre­ sentative of the Patriotic Front of Zimbabwe, "6. Declares that any elections held under the auspices of the illegal racist regime and the results "Gravely concerned over the indiscriminate mil­ thereof will be null and void and that no recognition itary operations by the illegal regime and the exten­ will be accorded either by the United Nations or sion of its premeditated and provocative acts of any Member State to any representatives or organ aggression, not only against neighbouring indepen­ established by that process; dent countries but also against non-contiguous "7. Urges all States to refrain from sending ob­ States, resulting in wanton killings of refugees and servers to these elections and to take appropriate civilian populations, action to discourage organizations and institutions "Indignant at the continued executions by the within their respective areas of jurisdiction from illegal regime in Southern Rhodesia of persons sen­ doing so; tenced under repressive laws, "8. Requests the Security Council Committee "Reaffirming that the existence of the illegal rac­ established in pursuance of resolution 253 (1968) ist minority regime in Southern Rhodesia and the concerning the question of Southern Rhodesia to continuance of its acts of aggression against neigh­ meet immediately to consider measures for bouring independent States constitute a threat to in­ strengthening and widening the sanctions against ternational peace and security, Southern Rhode~ia and to submit its proposals not "Reaffirming the inalienable right of the people later than 23 March 1979; of Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) to self-determi­ "9. Decides to meet, not later than 27 March nation and independence in accordance with Gen­ 1979, to consider the report envisaged in paragraph eral Assembly resolution 1514 (XV) of 14 December 8 of the present resolution." 33 408. Following the vote, statements were made by mittees should be public and that participation should the representatives of the United Kingdom, Norway, be open to States and individuals who could help the the United States, France and Zambia. Committees. 409. The representative ofthe United States made 415. By a letter dated 16 April (SI 13252), the rep­ a further statement. resentative of Sri Lanka, in his capacity as Chairman of the Co-ordinating Bureau of Non-Aligned Coun­ E. Communications and report to the Security Council tries, transmitted the text of a communique issued by received between 15 March and 27 April 1979 the Co-ordinating Bureau condemning the so-called elections scheduled to be held the following day in 410. By a letter dated 15 March (S/13185), the rep­ Southern Rhodesia. resentative of Sri Lanka, in his capacity as Chairman 416. In a letter dated 26 April (S/13276), the rep­ of the Co-ordinating Bureau of Non-Aligned Coun­ resentative of the Ivory Coast, in his capacity as the tries, transmitted the text of the final communique of Chairman of the African Group for the month of the extraordinary ministerial meeting of the Co-ordi­ April, requested the President to convene an urgent nating Bureau of Non-Aligned Countries, held at Ma­ meeting of the Security Council to consider the recent puto, Mozambique, from 26 January to 2 February developments in Southern Rhodesia. 1979, which had been devoted exclusively to the sit­ 417. By a note verbale dated 26 April (8/13277), uation in southern Africa. the Permanent Mission of Benin transmitted the text 411. By a letter dated 23 March (S/13191), the of a statement, "The elections of Ian Smith", sub­ Chairman of the Security Council Committee estab­ mitted on 25 April to the States Members of the lished in pursuance ofresolution 253 (1968) concerning United Nations by Mr. Callistus Ndlovu, represen­ the question of Southern Rhodesia submitted an in­ tative of the Patriotic Front. terim report (S/13191) prepared by the Committee in 418. By a telegram dated 27 April (S/13283), the implementation of paragraph 8 of Security Council Chairman of the Special Committee on the Implemen­ resolution 445 (1979). Bearing in mind the importance tation of the Declaration on the Granting of Indepen­ and urgency of the question of possible measures for dence to Colonial Countries and Peoples transmitted strengthening and widening the existing sanctions the section entitled "Southern Rhodesia" of the final against the illegal regime in Southern Rhodesia, the document on the decolonization of Zimbabwe and Committee had focused its attention on a wide range Namibia unanimously adopted by the Special Com­ of areas in which further measures might be contem­ mittee at its 1145th meeting, held on 27 April at Bel­ plated. As the Committee had not had sufficient time grade. to discuss in detail all those areas and the specific proposals that might accrue from them, it had agreed unanimously on a timely and urgent recommendation F. Consideration at the 2142nd and 2143rd meetings against unilateral repeal of sanctions; namely, that the (27 and 30 April 1979) Security Council should remind States of their obli­ gation to comply strictly with decisions ofthe Council, 419. At its 2142nd meeting, on 27 April, the Se­ in accordance with Article 25 of the Charter. Mean­ curity Council included the following item in its while, the Committee had decided to apprise the Se­ agenda without objection: curity Council ofthe range of areas concerning which "Question concerning the situation in Southern it was seeking proposals to recommend to the Council Rhodesia: for strengthening and widening the sanctions against "Letter dated 26 April 1979 from the Charge Southern Rhodesia, including 12 specific areas, which d'Affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of the it listed, and to request the Security Council to grant Ivory Coast to the United Nations addressed to the an extension of the date for submission of the report President of the Security Council (S/13276)". called for under Security Council resolution 445 (1979) until 12 April 1979. 420. The President, with the consent ofthe Coun­ cil, invited the representatives of India, the Ivory 412. In a note dated 26 March (S/13196), the Pres­ Coast, Kenya, Sri Lanka and the Sudan, at their re­ ident of the Security Council stated that following in­ quest, to participate in the discussion without the right formal consultations on the matter it had been found that no member of the Security Council had any ob­ to vote. jection to the Committee's request and that the date 421. The President informed the Council that he of the Security Council's meeting to consider the had received a letter dated 27 April (S/13280) from the Committee's report, as called for in paragraph 9 of representatives of Gabon, Nigeria and Zambia, re­ resolution 445 (1979), would be fixed at a later stage. questing that an invitation under rule 39 of the Coun­ cil's provisional rules of procedure should be extended 413. By a letter dated 9 April (S/13235), the rep­ to Mr. Callistus Ndlovu, representative of the Pat­ resentative of Zambia transmitted the text of a study riotic Front 01:" Zimbabwe. In the absence of objec­ 'j entitled " An analysis of the illegal regime's tion, the President extended an invitation under rule 'Constitution for Zimbabwe Rhodesia' ", prepared by the Commonwealth Secretariat in London, which the 39 to Mr. Ndlovu. Zambian Government considered timely and of ut­ 422. The Council opened its consideration of the most importance in exposing the fa"ade of the so­ question with a statement by the representative of the called internal settlement in Southern Rhodesia. Ivory Coast. 414. In a note verbale dated 3 April (SI 13247), the 423. Statements were also made by the represen­ representative of Benin suggested that the members tatives of the Sudan, Sri Lanka, Zambia and Kenya, of the Security Council should envisage revising the and by Mr. Ndlovu in accordance with the decision methods ofwork ofthe Committees established under taken by the Council at the same meeting. Security Council resolutions 253 (1968) and 421 (1977), 424. At the 2143rd meeting, on 30 April, the Pres­ in order that all Member States might be kept up to ident, with the consent of the Council, invited the rep­ date. He considered that meetings of the two Com- resentatives of Botswana and Yugoslavia, at their re· 34 /1 ----....------...... I~

hould quest, to participate in the discussion without the right "3. Reiterates its call to all States not to accord Ip the to vote. recognition to any representative of or organ estab­ 425. The representative of Kuwait made a state­ lished by that process and to observe strictly the ~ rep­ ment and introduced the draft resolution (S/13282) mandatory sanctions against Southern Rhodesia." irman sponsored by Bangladesh, Bolivia, Gabon, Jamaica, :oun­ Kuwait, Nigeria and Zambia. Statements were also 428. Following the vote, the representative of the ed by made by the representatives of India, France, Yugo­ United Kingdom made a statement. ~alled slavia, Botswana, Czechoslovakia, Jamaica, China, lay in the USSR, Bangladesh, the United States and Ni­ geria, and by the President, speaking in his capacity G. Subsequent communications and report to the ~ rep­ as the representative of Norway. - Security Council is the lth of 426. The Council then proceeded to vote on the 429. By a letter dated 2 May (S/13295), the rep­ Irgent seven-Power draft resolution (S/13282). 'ecent resentative of Egypt transmitted the text of a state­ Decision: At the 2143rd meeting, on 30 April 1979, ment issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 27 ~277), the draft resolution (S/13282) was adopted by 12 votes April, reaffirming Egypt's position on the situation in e text to none, with 3 abstentions (France, United Kingdom Southern Rhodesia. , sub­ of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United 430. On 4 May, the Security Council Committee States ofAmerica), as resolution 448 (1979). If the established in pursuance of resolution 253 (1978) con­ 'esen- 427. Resolution 448 (1979) reads as follows: cerning the question of Southern Rhodesia submitted a report (S/13296) in implementation of paragraphs 3, ), the "The Security Council, 12 and 8 of Security Council resolutions 409 (1977), lmen­ "Recalling its resolutions on the question of 411 (1977) and 445 (1979), respectively, in which the epen­ Southern Rhodesia and in particular resolutions 253 Council had requested it to examine and recommend nitted (1968),403 (1977), 411 (1977),423 (1978), 437 (1978) further measures under Article 41 of the Charter and lfinal and 445 (1979) reaffirming the illegality of the Smith ways of strengthening the existing sanctions against land regime, the illegal regime in Southern Rhodesia. In the report, Com­ "Having heard the statement of the Chairman of the Committee stated that it had reviewed the range t Bel- the African Group, ofexisting sanctions, not all of which were considered "Having also heard the statement of the repre­ mandatory by three delegations. Two delegations did sentative of the Patriotic Front of Zimbabwe, not believe that the Committee was entitled to pro­ nounce itself on which of the sanctions established by ings "Reaffirming resolution 445 (1979), particularly its provision declaring that any elections held under the Security Council were mandatory, but the rest of the auspices of the illegal racist regime and the re­ the Committee believed all of them to be mandatory. e Se­ sults thereof would be null and void and that no 431. The Committee included in its report two nits recognition would be accorded either by the United agreed general recommendations for Security Council Nations or any Member State to any representative actions in the case of (a) States which did not comply them or organ established by that process, with the sanctions against Southern Rhodesia, and (b) "Gravely concerned that the illegal racist minor­ States which had not so far taken effective enforce­ ity regime in Southern Rhodesia proceeded with the ment action to ensure within their jurisdiction strict harge compliance with those sanctions, and one proposed f the holding of sham elections in the Territory in utter defiance of the United Nations, general recommendation on which agreement had not :0 the "Convinced that these so-called elections did not been reached. In addition, the report set out a series constitute a genuine exercise of the right of the peo­ of specific recommendations for consideration or :oun­ ple of Zimbabwe to self-determination and national adoption by the Security Council which related to Ivory independence and were designed to perpetuate such matters as information offices, foreign companies :ir re­ white ra.cist minority rule, operating in Southern Rhodesia, mercenaries and leg­ :right islation to implement the prohibition on the supply of "Reaffirming the inalienable right of the people military equipment, oil and petroleum products, as of Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) to "elf-determi­ well as measures against South Africa. The report also lat he nation and independence in accordance with Gen­ m the contained an account ofadditional specific recommen­ eral Assembly resolution 1514 (XV) of 14 December dations supported by a majority of the Committee :1, re­ 1960 and the legitimacy of their struggle to secure :oun­ which related to airline companies maintaining links the enjoyment ofsuch rights as set forth in the Char­ with the illegal regime and to oil and oil products sup­ mded ter of the United Nations, : Pat­ plied to it through South Africa. The report indicated "Bearing in mind the responsibility of every further that a number of other general and specific lbjec­ Member State to adhere scrupulously to Security r rule recommendations had been considered by the Com­ Council resolutions and decisions, and their respon­ mittee regarding foreign companies, communications, sibility to ensure that institutions and citizens under sports and international companies supplying petro­ )f the their jurisdiction will observe the same, [lfthe leum and petroleum products to Southern Rhodesia, "1. Strongly condemns all attempts and but that it had not been possible to reach agreement manoeuvres by the illegal regime, including the so­ to submit them as recommendations. 'esen­ called elections of April 1979, aimed at retaining and 432. By a letter dated 9 May (S/13309), the rep­ enya, extending a racist minority rule and at pre\ ~nting ~ision resentative of Mongolia transmitted to the Secretary­ the accession of Zimbabwe to independenc... and General the text of a statement issued by the Ministry genuine majority rule; of Foreign Affairs ofthe Mongolian People's Republic Pres­ "2. Reaffirms the so-called elections held under in connexion with the so-called elections recently held e rep­ the auspices of the illegal racist regime and the re­ in Southern Rhodesia under the auspices of the illegal lir re· sults thereof to be null and void; regime. 35 ChapterS

THE QUESTION OF SOUTH AFRICA

A. Communications to the Security Council received 436. Bya note dated 2 January 1979 (S/12991), the between 16June 1978 and 5 April 1979, and request Secretary-General drew the Council's attention to for a meeting paragraph 19 of General Assembly resolution 33/40 of 13 ~ecember 197.8 entitled "Activities of foreign eco­ 433. Between 16 June and 20 November 1978, the nOmIC an~ other mterests which are impeding the im­ ~ecret~-General received communications regard­ plementation of the Declaration on the Granting of mg the Implementation of Security Council resolution Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples in 4.18 (1977) of 4 N

dinating Bureau of Non-Aligned Countries, requested "The Security Council expresses its grave con­ the convening of an urgent meeting of the Security cern lest the South African Government proceed Council in connexion with the intention of the South with the execution of Mr. Solomon Mahlangu de­ African Government to execute Solomon Mahlangu. spite appeals from various countries, a number of He also urged the President of the Security Council world leaders, as well as the Secretary-General of 191), the to contact the South African authorities to secure a the United Nations. Ition to stay of the execution. "It also recalls the appeal for clemency by the 33/40 of 443. In a letter dated 5 April (S/13225), the rep­ family of Mr. Mahlangu made to the South African ign eco­ resentative of South Africa stated that the South Af­ authorities through his lawyer. The Security Coun­ the im­ rican Government had in recent days received appeals cil also recalls the General Assembly's efforts to nting of for clemency in the case of Mr. Solomon Mahlangu. sa"e the lives of Mr. Solomon Mahlangu and other I)ples in He furnished background information on Mr. Mah­ South African leaders of the African people under ler Ter­ langu and on the events which h..d led to his convic­ death sentences. to elim­ tion for murder and subsequent sentence. Among "Members of the Security Council hereby en­ nination other things, he stated that the trial court had found dorse the appeal already made by their President. no extenuating circumstances. They make a solemn call to the South African Gov­ the Sec­ ernment to spare the life of Mr. Mahlangu and to para­ B. Consider~tion at the 2140th meeting others facing the same fate in South Africa." entitled (5 April 1979) : Denu­ ~ral As­ 444. At its 2140th meeting, on 5 April, the Security 978. Council included the following item in its agenda with­ C. Subsequent communications 66), the out objection: n to res­ "The question of South Africa: 448. Between 13 and 23 April, the Secretllry-Gen­ theid of "Letter dated 5 April 1979 from the Permanent eral received communications regarding till: imple­ rticular, Representative of the Ivory Coast to the United mentation of Security Council resolution 418 (1977) ing to a Nations addressed to the President of the Security from Angola (S/13256), Benin (S/13247) and Suriname :um and Council (S/13223)". (S/14363). In its note dated 3 April, the Permanent solution Mission of Benin also expressed its views regarding 445. The President, with the consent ofthe Coun­ the procedures followed by the Security Council Com­ 10pmP-tlt cil, invited the representative of the Ivory Coast, at :solution mittee established under resolution 421 (1977). his request, to participate in the discussion without 449. By a letter dated 11 June (S/13391), the Acting anctions the right to vote. :solution Chairman of the Special Committee against Apartheid I rms and 446. The Council heard statements by the repre­ transmitted the text of the declaration adopted at the :solution sentative of the Ivory Coast, in his capacity as Chair­ special session of the Special Committee, held at n South man of the African Group for the month of April, and Kingston from 22 to 25 May, which included a call by the representative of Nigeria. upon the Security Council to impose effective and 57), the 447. The President then made the following state­ mandatory sanctions under Chapter VII of the Char­ partheid ment (S/13226) on behalfof the members ofthe Coun­ ter of the United Nations against the apartheid regime rt of the cil: in South Africa. boration )n to the Security lng from nuclear- Chapter 6

the rep­ COMPLAINT BY ANGOLA AGAINST SOUTH AFRICA f a letter irman of A. Communications to the Security Council Africa to the national independence, sovereignty and nying an and request fOi" a meeting territorial integrity of the People's Republic of An­ ited Na­ gola. th South 450. By a letter dated 25 September 1978 , had at­ (S/12864), the representative of Angola transmitted a 453. By a letter dated 8 March 1979 (S/13154), the :ar tech­ statement by the Government of Angola, in which it representative of Ethiopia transmitted the text of a :affirmed was charged that for more than a week, serious vio­ statement made by the African Group of States at the th South lations of Angolan air space by South African aircraft United Nations on that date, in which it called upon tited Na­ had been taking place and that border incursions into the Security Council to take effective measures to put an racist sovereign Angolan territory were routine on the part an end to South Africa's repeated acts of aggression of the South African army. against Angola and reaffirmed its unswerving support for and solidarity with Angola and SWAPO. the rep­ 451. By a letter dated 7 November (S/12917), the the Afri­ representative of Angola transmitted the text of a 454. By a letter dated 8 March (S/13158), the Act­ equested communique issued on that date by the Angolan Min­ ing President of the United Nations Council for Na­ Security istry of Defence, calling for mobilization to protect mibia transmitted the text of a statement issued on :outh Af­ the country from threatened military attacks by South that date, condemning South Africa's invasion of An­ :ssion by Africa and seeking action by the international com­ gola on 5 March and its attack on Namibian refugee : African munity against the regime in Pretoria. camps. lack pOp' 452. By a letter dated 24 November (S/12936), the 455. Bya letter dated 15 March (S/I3168), the rep­ lentation representative of Sri Lanka transmitted the text of a resentative of Angola transmitted the text of a com­ communique issued by the Co-ordinating Bureau of munique issued that day by the Ministry of Defence the rep­ Non-Aligned Countries on that date with reference to of Angola, d.enouncing new violations of Angolan air le Co-or- the threat posed by the racist minority regime in South space by the South African air force and ground at- 37 tacks by armoured and infantry units which, it charged, In the absence of objection, the President extended 475. At t had taken place between 8 and 13 March. an 19vitation under rule 39 to Mr. Muyongo. President ann 456. In a letter dated 16 March (S/13176), the rep­ 463. The Council continued its consideration of sor of the dra resentative of Angola requested the convening of an the item, hearing statements by the representatives of 476. The urgent meeting of the Security Council in connexion Norway, Kuwait, Jamaica, Czechoslovakia, Bangla­ sion with stat with the question of the South African aggression desh, Bolivia, China, Yugoslavia, Benin and Bot­ capacity as t against Angola, especially in the light of that regime's swana. representativ recent and continuing acts ofaggression and violations 464. The Council heard a statement by Mr. Mu­ dom and Fra of Angola's sovereignty and territorial integrity. yongo, in accordance with the decision taken earlier 477. The 457. By a letter dated 16 March (S/13177), the rep­ at the meeting. seven-Power resentative of Angola transmitted the text of a com­ 465. At the 2133rd meeting, on 22 March, the munique issued by the Ministry ofDefence ofAngola, President, with the consent ofthe Council, invited the Decision: A denying reports that the armed forces of Angola had representatives of Egypt, Guyana, Liberia, Romania, the draft reso attacked South African forces and charging South Sierra Leone, Somalia, Togo and the United Republic to none, with Africa with military penetration and bombing of An­ of Tanzania, at their request, to participate in the dis­ of Great Bri golan territory on 13 and 14 March. cussion without the right to vote. He drew the Coun­ States ofAm I 458. By a letter dated 19 March (S/13180), the rep­ cil's attention lO a letter dated 20 March from the rep­ resentative of South Africa transmitted the text of a 478. Reso resentatives of Gabon, Nigeria and Zambia (S/13183), "The Se letter ofthat date from the Minister for Foreign Affairs in which they requested that the Council should ex­ of South Africa, in which he stated, among other tend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules "Having things, that the action by the South AfricaIl. security of procedure to Mr. Johnstone Makatini, representa­ nent Repre Iorces had been directed at what he termed terrorist tive ofthe African National Congress of South Africa tions conta bases and was an operation aimed at protecting the (ANC). In the absence ofobjection, the President ex­ letter date territorial integrity of "South West Africa" and the tended an invitation under rule 39 to Mr. Makatini. a communi safety a!,ld security of its inhabitants. of the Peo 466. The Council cOnl\nued its consideration of the item, hearing statements by the representatives of "Having Bulgaria, Viet Nam, Sri Lanka and Ghana. Representa "Having B. CODSlueration at the 213Oth, 2132nd, 2133rd and 467. At the 2135th meeting, on 23 March, the dent of the 2135th t{l 2139th meetings (19-28 March 1979) President, with the consent ofthe Council, invitt:;J the tion, representative of !ndia, at his request, to participate 459. At its 2130th meeting, on 19 March, the Se­ in the discussion without the right to vote. He drew "Recallil curity Council included the following item in its the Council's attention to a letter dated 22 March from 1976 by wh agenda without objection: the representatives of Gabon, Nigeria and Zambia rica's aggr Angola an "Complaint by Angola agabst South Africa: (S/13187), in which they requested that the Council should extend an invitation under rule 39 of its pro­ Iously resp "Letter dated 16 March 1979 from the Permanent territorial ir Representative ofAngola to the United Nations ad­ visional rules of procedu:e to Mr. David Sibeko, rep­ resentative of the Pan Africanist Congress of Azania gola, dressed to the President of the Security Council "Bem"in (S/13176)". (PAC). In the absence of objection, the President ex­ tended an invitation under rule 39 to Mr. Sibeko. May 1978 460. At the same meeting, the President, with the that in the 468. The Council continued its consideration of sovereignty consent of the Council, invited the representatives of the item, hearing statements by the representatives ­ Algeria, Angola, Bulgaria, Ethiopia, Viet Nam "1~

475. At the 2139th meeting, on 28 Mart.'1, the United Nations, and the legitimacy oftheir struggle President announced that Gabon had become a spon­ to secure the exercise of such rights as set forth in sor of the draft resolution. these resolutions, 476. The Security Council concluded its discus­ "Reaffirming also its condemnation of South sion with statements by the President, speaking in his Africa's continued illegal occupation of Namibia capacity as the representative of Nigeria, and by the and the militarization of the Territory, through representatives of Czechoslovakia, the United King­ which it persists in its suppression of the legitimate dom and France. aspirations of the Namibian people !o .self-deter~i­ 477. The Council then proceeded to vote on the nation and independence as well as ID Its armed In­ seven-Power draft resolution. vasions against neighbouring African States, "1. Condemns strongly the racist regime of Decision: At the 2139th meeting, on 28 March 1979, South Africa for its premeditated, persistent and the draft resolution (SI13197) was adopted by 12 votes sustained armed invasions of the People's Republic to none, with 3 abstentions (France, United Kingdom of Angola. which constitute a flagrant violation of of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United the sovereignty and territorial integrity ofthis coun­ States ofAmerica), as resolution 447 (1979). try as well as a serious threat to international peace and security; 478. Resolution 447 (1979) reads as follows: "2. Condemns strongly also South Africa's util­ "The Security Council, ization of the international Territory of Namibia as "Having considered the request by the Perma­ a springboard for armed invasions and destabiliza­ nent Representative of Angola to the United Na­ tion of the People's Republic of Angola; tions contained in document S/13176, as well as his "3. Demands that South Africa cease immedi­ letter dated 16 March 1979 transmitting the text of ately its provocative armed invasions against the a communique issued by the Ministry of Defence People's Republic of Angola and respect forthwith of the People's Republic of Angola (S/13177), the independence, sovereignty and territorial integ­ "Having heard the statement of the Permanent rity of this cOl-lntry; Representative 01 the People's Republic of Angola, "4. Commends the People's Republic of An­ "Having heard the statement of the Vice-Presi­ gola and other front-line States for their steadfast dent of the South West Africa People's Organiza­ support for the people of Namibia in their just and tion, legitimate struggle against the illegal occupation of "Recalling its resolution 387 (1976) of 31 March their territory by South Africa and for the enjoy­ 1976 by which, inter alia, it condemned South Af­ ment oftheir inalienable rights to self-determination rica's aggression against the People's Republic of and national independence; Angola and demanded that South Africa scrupu­ "5. R"1uests Member States urgently to extend lously respect the independence, sovereignty and all necessary assistance to the People's Republic of territorial integrity of the Pe~ple's Republic of An­ Angola and other front-line States, in order to gola, strengthen their defence capacities; "Bearing in "lind its resolution 428 (1978) of 6 "6. Decides to request the Secretary-General May 1978 by whieh, inter alia, it solemnly warned to obtain available information from the People's that in the event of further acts of violation of the Republic of Angola cn the human casualties and sovereignty and territorial integrity of Angola it material and other damage resulting from repeated would meet again in order to consider more effective acts of aggression by the racist regime of South Af­ measures in accordance with the appropriate pro­ rica; visions of the Charter of the United Nations, in­ cluding Chapter VII thereof, "7. Furthermore, requests the Secretary-Gen­ eral to submit such information to the Security "Gravely concerned at the premeditated, persis­ Council not later than 30 April 1979, in order to tent and sustained armed invasions committed by enable it to determine the most effective sanctions South Africa ir. violation of the sovereignty, air if' accordance with the appropriate provisions of the space and territorial integrity of the People's Re­ Charter of the United Nations so as to ensure the public of Angola, cessation by South Africa of its acts of aggression "Convinced that the intensity and timing ofthese against Angola and other front-line States." acts of armed invasion are intended to frustrate ef­ forts at negotiated settlements in southern Africa, 479. Following the voting, statements were made particularly in regard to the implementation of Se­ by the representatives of Norway, the USSR, the curity Council resolutions 385 (l976} and 435 (1978) United States, Angola and Portugal. of 30 January 1976 and 29 September 1978 respec­ tively, "Grieved at the tragic and mounting loss in hu­ C. Subsequent communications man life, including that of civilians and Namibian refugees in Angola and other front-line States, and 480. In notes issued on 27 April and 30 May concerned about the damage and wanton destruc­ (S/132g1 and S/13364), the President of the Security tion of property caused by the South African armed Council indicated that the representative of Angola invasions of Angola la:':\1ched from Namibia, a Ter­ ha~ proposed that the time-limit for submission of the ritory which South Africa illegally occupies, inf,)rmation requested under paragraphs 6 and 7 ofres­ "Reaffirming the inalienable right of the people olmion 447 (1979) be extended until 31 May and, sub­ of Namibia to self-determination and independence sequently, until 30 June. The President further stated in accordance with resolutions 385 (1976) and 435 that informal consultations had shown that no member (1978) and all other relevant resolutions of the of the Council objected to the proposed extensions. 39 Chapter 7 to betray threatene TELEGRAM DATED 3 JANUARY 1979 FROM THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER IN CHARGE OF FOREIGN 490. AFFAIRS OF DEMOCRATIC KAMPUCHEA TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECURITY COUNCiL resentati ment iss charged t A. Communications to the Security Council during mony in Indo-China and South-East Asia in close co­ November and December 1978 part of K o!dination with the strategy for aggression and expan­ ble loss sion pursued by the Soviet Union in Asia and the rest pIe. The 481. In a letter dated 1 November 1978 (S11291 I), of the world and that the pressing need was to stop the representative of the United States of America tempt to the wanton aggression and subversion committed by its contro stated that on a number of occasions his Government the Vietnamese authorities against Kampuchea and to had spoken out on the issue of human rights in Kam­ hegemon ~pp,?se the .acts of Soviet ~nd Vietnamese expansion­ for hege puchea. More recently his Government viewed with Ism m seekmg hegemony 10 this region. great concern the continuing conflict between the Soviet U armed forces of Democratic Kampuchea and Viet 485. In.a letter dated 7 December (8/12957), the with that Nam, which threatened the peace and stability of the repre~entatlve of. D.emocratic Kampuchea charged gering th region as a wh(l!e, and the possibility of its escalation. that SlOce the begmmng of the dry season, in Novem­ Pacific re b~r. ~nd early. Dece.mber, s~veral Vietnamese army 482. In a ietter dated 7 November (S/12919), the expresse diVISions had mtensIfied their acts of aggression and ernment representative of Democratic Kampuchea stated that invasion against Democratic Kampuchea at three his Government did not consider that the United for an em points; that Viet Nam had set up a puppet organization 491. States was entitled to raise the question of human and was sending agents to infiltrate Kampuchea with rights in Kampuchea. He stated further that Viet Nam SI13010 a a view to inciting the people to revolt. He also charged transmitt had twice rejected his Government's proposals of1975 t~at the Sov.iet Un~on was sending more military ad­ and 1978 for the signing of a treaty of friendship and of the Sa Visers and mcreasmgly large quantities of military of the Na non-aggression, and charged that Viet Nam would like equipment to Viet Nam. to seize control of Kampuchea. By a letter dated 17 tion of November (S/12930), the representative of Demo­ 486. By a letter dated 11 December (S/12961) the armed for cratic Kampuchea transmitted the text of a statement representative of Democratic Kampuchea transmitted the capit issued on 7 November by the Department of Press the text ofa press statement issued on 9 December by Kampuch and Information of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of his Government's Ministry of Propaganda and Infor­ Central Democratic Kampuchea, charging that on 28 and 19 mati~ll;, chargin~ th~t Viet Nam had recently set up tional Sal October and again on 1 and 2 November, Vietnamese a polItical orgamzatlon under a Khmer name in order bring the forces had used toxic gas bombs against the territory to conceal its war ofaggression and annexation against cil, becau. ofKampuchea. These charges were rejected in a state­ Democratic Kampuchea. Sary regi ment issued on 9 November by the Information and 487. In a telegram dated 31 December (S/13ool), Kampuch Press Department of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs th~ Deputy Prime .Minister in charge of Foreign Af­ United F of Viet Nam, transmitted by a letter dated 24 Novem­ fairs of Democratic Kampuchea charged that Viet chea must ber (S/12935) from the representative of Viet Nam. Nam was intensifying its acts of aggression and in­ discussion The statement went on to charge that China was in­ vasion against Democratic Kampuchea, seeking to statement creasingly supplying weapons, advisers and military seize Kampuchea and expand towards south-east Affairs 0 personnel to Kampuchea in order to prepare with the Asia. It called on the Security Council and the United people's s Kampuchean authorities for new military adventures Nations to condemn Viet Nam for its attacks; to de­ regime wa against Viet Nam and to suppress the Kampuchean mand that Viet Nam end its aggression and respect in which I people. ~a~puch~a's independence, sovereignty and territo­ declaring: 483. In a letter dateJ 30 November (S/12944), the nal mtegnty; to cease all aid and assistance to Viet ment mad representative of Viet ~am charged that the funda­ Nam; and to support the just struggle of Democratic mittee of t mental cause of the border conflict between Kampu­ Kampuchea. of Kamp chea and Viet Nam lay in China's expansionist policy putting an in South-East Asia. The letter declared that an inde­ B. Communications to the Security Council between 1 had been pendent and sovereign Viet Nam was a major obstacle and 15 January 1979 and request for a meeting 492. B to that policy and that propagandistic allegations of resentativ "Vietnamese aggression against Kampuchea" were 488. In a telegram dated 3 January 1979 (S/13003), ment of 8 designed solely to cover up both the crimes of the the Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Foreign Af­ puchea (S Phnom Penh authorities against the Vietnamese and fairs of Democratic Kampuchea charged that Viet the Peopl Kampuchean peoples, and China's expansionist Nam was further intensifying its war ofaggression and headed by scheme in South-East Asia. requested an urgent meeting of the Security Council the Peopl 484. In a letter dated 11 December (S/12962), the to condemn the Vietnamese aggression and to take whole of representative ofChina rejected the charges contained such measures as might be necessary to ensure that meeting 0 in the Vietnamese letter of30 November (S/12944) and Viet Nam would cease its aggression and respect the tative of t asserted that the armed conflict between Viet Nam independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of ment", w and Kampuchea had been provoked solely by the Democratic Kampuchea. internal af Vietnamese authorities, who had gone back on pre­ 489. Bya letter dated 4 January (S/13006), the rep­ 493. B vious commitments to recognize and respect the ter­ resentative of Viet l\am transmitted the texts of the resentativ ritorial integrity of Cambodia within its existing fron­ declaration of the United Front for the National Sal­ sued on th tiers. The root cause of the Viet Nam-Kampuchea vation of Kampuchea dated 2 December 1978 and its as Chairm conflict, he asserted, lay in attempts by the Vietnam­ statement on foreign policy dated 26 December. The sociation ese authorities to annex Kampuchea, to control all of United Front for the National Salvation of Kampu­ behalf of t Indo-China and to establish an "Indo-Chinese Fed­ chea charged in its declaration that, during the past ing the c eration" headed by Viet Nam. He addePol Pot-Ieng Sarv regime armed co Vietn3:m~se_ au~~~rities were pursuing regional hege- had totally usurped power, had sought by ail means and its im 40

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to betray and harm the Kampuchean people and had tries supported the convening of the Security Council threatened them with extermination. to discuss the Viet Nam-Kampuchea conflict and to 490. By a letter dated 7 January (S/13007) the rep­ take appropriate action, and indicated that a visit to resentative of China transmitted the text of a state­ the area by the Secretary-General or his special rep­ ment issued that day by his Government, which resentative would be useful. charged that Viet Nam had recently occupied a large 494. By a letter dated 10 January (S/13019), the part of Kampuchean territory, resulting in considera­ Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of ble loss of life and property to the Kampuchean peo­ Democratic Kampuchea, Mr. Thiounn Prasith, on in­ ple. The statement pointed out that Viet Nam's at­ structions of his Government, requested that the del­ tempt to set up an "Indo-Chinese federation" under egation headed by Samdech Norodom Sihanouk, high­ its control was a major step in pushing its own regional ranking representative of the Government of Demo­ hegemony and an important part of the Soviet drive cratic Kampuchea, should be allowed to participate for hegemony in Asia and the Far East, enabling the under Article 31 of the Charter a~G rule 37 of the Soviet Union to link up its deployment in the Pacific provisional rules of procedure in the Security Coun­ with that in the Indian Ocean, thus seriously endan­ cil's consideration of the question. gering the peace, security and stability of the Asia­ 495. By a letter dated 11 January (S/13020), the Pacific region and the world as a whole. The statement representative of Viet Nam transmitted the text of a expressed China's support of the position of the Gov­ telegram dispatched that day by Mr. Heng Samrin, ernment of Democratic Kampuchea and its demand President of the People's Revolutionary Council of for an emergency meeting of the Security Council. Kampuchea, stating that if a meeting of the Security 491. By three letters dated 8 January (SI 13008, Council was convened to discuss the question of Kam­ SI13010 and S/13011), the representative of Viet Nam puchea, the People's Revolutionary Council would transmitted the texts of (a) a report dated 7 January send as its representative Mr. Hun Sen, Minister for of the Saporamean Kampuchea (SPK) New~, Agency Foreign Affairs, to participate in the discussion in ac­ of the National United Front for the Nation;")} Salva­ cordance with rule 37 of the provisional rules of pro­ tion of Kampuchea, stating that the revolutio~ary cedure. armed forces of Kampuchea had completely liberated 496. By a letter dated 11 January (S/13024), the the capital city of Phnom Penh and other areas of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kampuchea; (b) a statement dated 5 January by the Democratic Kampuchea, Mr. Thiounn Prasith, trans­ Central Committee of the United Front for the Na­ mitted statements dated 2 and 5 January by the Gov­ tional Salvation of Kampuchea, rejecting the move to ernment of Democratic Kampuchea and by the Prime bring the Kampuchean problem to the Security Coun­ Minister of Democratic Kampuchea, Pol Pot, in cil, because the struggle to overthrow the Pol Pot-Ieng which charges were made that Viet Nam and the War­ Sary regime was an internal affair to be settled by the saw Pact forces had been continuing their invasion Kampuchean people themselves, and stating that the United Front for the National Salvation of Kampu­ operations. chea must have its voice heard at any United Nations 497. By a letter dated 12 January (SI 13025), the discussion on the Kampuchean question; and (c) a representative of Indonesia transmitted the text of a statement dated 6 January by the Ministry for Foreign joint statement of the special meeting of the ASEAN Affairs of Viet Nam, stating that the Kampuchean Foreign Ministers, held at Bangkok on 12-13 January, people's struggle to overthrow the Pol Pot-Ieng Sary in which they expressed determination to demonstrate regime was an entirely internal affair of Kampuchea, the solidarity and cohesiveness of ASEAN in the face in which no one else had the right to interfere, and of the current threat to peace in the South-East Asian declaring further that Viet Nam supported the state­ region and urged the Security Council to take the nec­ ment made on 5 January 1979 by the Central Com­ essary and appropriate measures to restore peace, se­ mittee of the United Front for the National Salvation curity and stability in the area. of Kampuchea and welcomed its policy directed to 498. By a letter dated i3 January (S/13031), the putting an end to the border war with Viet Nam which representative of Viet Nam transmitted the text of a had been provoked by the Pol Pot-Ieng Sary regime. telegram sent by the officers of the Afro-Asian Peo­ 492. By a letter dated 9 January (S/13013), the rep­ ple's Solidarity Organization concerning the appeal resentative ofViet Nam transmitted the text ofa state­ adopted by the participants at the seventh meeting of ment of 8 January issued by the Saporamean Kam­ that Organization's Presidium, held in Hanoi from 13 puchea (SPK) News Agency on the establishment of to 15 January, to give full support to the People's Rev­ the People's Revolutionary Council of Kampuchea, olutionary Council of Cambodia. headed by Heng Samrin. The statement declared that 499. By a letter dated 14 January (S/13030), the the People's Revolutionary Council controlled the representative of China transmitted the text ofa state­ whole of the territory of Kampuchea and that any ment issued that day by his Government, pointing out meeting of the Security Council to hear the represen­ that Viet Nam had launched aggression on an unprec­ tative of the Pol Pot regime, a "non-existent Govern­ edented scale against Democratic Kampuchea in de­ ment", would constitute flagrant intervention in the fiance ofworld condemnation. The statement declared internal affairs of the Kampuchean people. that the Government of Democratic Kampuchea was 493. By a letter dated 9 January (S/13014), the rep­ the Kampuchean people's genuine representative and resentative of Indonesia transmitted the statement is­ sole legal government and that the so-called "people's sued on that dav bv his Minister for Foreign Affairs, republic" of Kampuchea was a puppet tool of Viet as Chairman of the Standing Committee of the As­ Nam and the Soviet Union and utterly illegal. sociation of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN), on 500. By a letter dated 15 January (S/13029), the behalf of the five ASEAN Foreign Ministers, regard­ representative of Viet Nam transmitted the text ofthe ing the current escalation and enlargement of the statement of 14 January by the Foreign Ministry of armed conflict between Viet Nam and Kampuchea the People's Republic of Kampuchea, rejecting the and its impact in South-East Asia. The ASEAN coun- contentions made at the Security Council meetings

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being held despite the protest ofthe People's Republic mitted by the Secretary-General. A statement was of Kampuchea. made by the representative of the USSR. as 501. By a letter dated 15 January (S/13032), the 511. The President, with the consent of the Coun­ of representative of Democratic Kampuchea transmitted cil, invited the representatives ofCuba and Viet Nam, the text of the statement made by the Government of at their request, to participate in the discussion with­ Democratic Kampuchea on 11 January, reiterating its out the right to vote. 51 charges of Vietnamese aggression and appealing to all 512. The Council then began its discussion of the Pres' peace-loving Governments and people to support its item with statements by the representatives of Dem­ repr struggle against that aggression. ocratic Kampuchea, China, Viet Nam, the USSR and Hun Cuba. and C. Consideration at the 2108th to 2112th meetings 513. The representative ofChina spoke in exercise disc (11-15 January 1979) of the right of reply. 51 514. In the course of his statement, the represen­ the i 502. At its 2108th meeting, on 11 January, follow­ tative of China introduced the following draft resolu­ Kuw ing statements by the representatives of the Union of desh tion (S/13022): Hun Soviet Socialist Republics, China and Czechoslova­ "The Security Council, kia, and by the President, the Security Council in­ 51 cluded the following item in its agenda: "Noting the telegrams dated 31 December 1978 of re and 3 January 1979, from the Deputy Prime Min­ puch "Telegram dated 3 January 1979 from the Deputy ister in charge of Foreign Affairs of the Government Prime Minister in charge of Foreign Affairs ofDem­ of Democratic Kampuchea to the President of the 51 ocratic Kampuchea to the President of the Security Security Council (S/13001 and S/13003), point Council (SI 13003)". "H the statement of Prince Sihanouk, 51 aving heard dent 503. In connexion with the question of invitation High Ranking Representative ofthe Government of I, under rule 37 of the provisional rules of procedure, Democratic Kampuchea and head of the delegation 52 the President called attention to document S/13019, of Democratic Kampuchea, Presi containing the text of a letter dated 10 January from "Bearing in mind that all members shall refrain repr Mro Thiounn Prasith, Ambassador Extraordinary and in their international relations from the threat or use Zeal Plenipotentiary of Democratic Kampuchea, and to of force against the sovereignty and territorial in­ to p document SI 13 020, containing the text of the letter tegrity of any State or in any other manner incon­ vote. dated 11 January from the Permanent Representative sistent with the purposes of the United Nations, 52 of Viet Nam to the United Nations and its enclosure. erati "Gravely concerned about Viet Nam's military senta 504. The representative of the USSR, on a point invasion of Democratic Kampuchea in violation of of order, proposed the adjournment of the meeting Singa the Charter of the United Nations, the l until 3 p.m. on 15 January. The representative of "Convinced that Viet Nam's aggression against Czechoslovakia spoke on a point of order. 52 Democratic Kampuchea constitutes a threat to in­ ercis 505. The Security Council voted on the proposal ternational peace and security, ofthe representative ofthe USSR to adjourn the meet­ 523 "1. Stresses that the independence, sovereignty Presi, ing. and territorial integrity of Democratic Kampuchea Decision: The proposal received 2 votes in favour repre must be strictly respected in accordance with the requ (Czechoslovakia and Union of Soviet Socialist Re­ purposes and principles ofthe Charter ofthe United publics) to 13 against and was not adopted. right Nations; 52 506. In the ensuing discussion of the question of "2. Strongly condemns Viet Nam for its acts of the participation of the delegation of Democratic ment armed invasion and aggression against Democratic resol Kampuchea, the Council heard statements by the rep­ Kampuchea, acts which constitute a flagrant viola­ resentatives ofthe USSR, China, Czechoslovakia, the livia, tion of the independence, sovereignty and territorial whic United States of America, Kuwait and Bangladesh. integrity of Democratic Kampuchea and cause se­ 507. The Council extended an invitation to the del­ rious damage to the lives and property of the Kam­ egation of Democratic Kampuchea, in accordance puchean people; Ka with the request contained in document S/13019. "3. Commends the heroic struggle being waged 508. The meeting was then suspended briefly, so by Democratic Kampuchea in resisting the Viet­ sit that, in accordance with rule 15 ofthe provisional rules namese aggressors; of procedure, the Secretary-General could examine te the credentials of the representatives appointed in ac­ "4. Calls upon Viet Nam immediately to halt cordance with rule 14 and submit a report to the Coun­ its armed aggression against Democratic Kampu­ un cil for approval. chea and withdraw immediately all its aggressor dis forces and military installations from Kampuchean 509. In his report dated 11 January (S/13021), the territory; Secretary-General stated that on 9 January he had re­ er\' ceived a communication, annexed to his report, signed "5. Asks the specialized agencies and other in­ liti by the Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Foreign ternational organs related to the United Nations and pri Affairs of Democratic Kampuchea concerning the urges all Governments to stop any aid to Viet Nam vio composition of the ddegation of that country. He so as to prevent it from being used to finance Viet pu added that the current thirty-third session of the Gen­ Nam's acts of aggression; eral Assembly had accepted the credentials of the del­ "6. Declares that, in the event of Viet Nam's egation of Democratic Kampuchea emanating from continued armed aggression against Democratic the same authority. Accordingly, the Secretary-Gen­ Kampuchea and refusal to withdraw all its aggressor eral concluded that the attached credentials were con­ forces from Kampuchean territory, the Security sidered in order. Council will convene again to consider the adoption 510. Following the resumption of the meeting, the of effective measures in accordance with the rele­ Security Council approved the report (S/13021) sub- vant provisions of the Charter; 42 It ------~ !~

"7. Requests the Secretary-General to submit "4. Requests the Secretary-General to submit as early as possible a report on the implementation a report on the progress towards the implementation of the present resolution; of the present resolution within two weeks; "8. Decides to remain seized of this question." "5. Decides to remain seized of the question." 515. At the 2109th meeting, on 12 January, the 525. Continuing the discussion, the Council heard President, with the consent of the Council, invited the statements by the representatives ofJapan, Australia, representatives of the German Democratic Republic, Nigeria, Thailand, Mongolia, Indonesia, Poland, the Hungary, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Sudan Philippines, Bulgaria and Yugoslavia. bv the Presi­ and Thailand, at their request, to participate in the dent, speaking in his capacity as the representative of discussion without the right to vote. Jamaica, and by the representative of the USSR. 516. The Council continued its consideration of 526. The representatives of China and the USSR the item, hearing statements by the representatives of spoke on a point of order. Kuwait, Norway, Czechoslovakia, France, Bangla­ 527. The representative of Viet Nam spoke in ex­ desh, Bolivia, the German Democratic Republic, ercise of the right of reply. Hungary and the Sudan. 528. Following statements by the representatives 517. Statements were made in exercise of the right of Czechoslovakia, Bolivia and Kuwait, the Council of reply by the representatives of Democratic Kam­ agreed to defer a vote on the two draft resolutions puchea and Cuba. until the beginning of its next meeting. 518. The representative of the USSR spoke on a 529. At the 2112th meeting, also on 15 January, point of order. the President announced that the representative of 519. The representative of Kuwait and the Presi­ China had informed him that the Chinese delegation dent made statements. would not press for a vote on its draft ;esolution 520. At the 2110th meeting, on 13 January, the (S/13022) at that stage. President, with the consent of the Council, invited the 530. The Council then proceeded to vote on the representatives of Australia, Japan, Mongolia, New seven-Power draft resolution (S/13027). Zealand, the Philippines and Poland, at their request, Decision: At the 2112th meeting, on 15 January to participate in the discussion without the right to 1979, the draft resolution (SI13027) received 13 votes vote. in favour to 2 against (Czechoslovakia and Union of 521. The Security Council continued its consid­ Soviet Socialist Republics) and was not adopted, ow­ eration of the item, hearing statements by the repre­ ing to the negative vote of a permanent member of sentatives of Zambia, Gabon, Portugal, Malaysia, the Council. Singapore, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and 531. Following the voting, statements were made the United States. by the representatives of China, the USSR, Czecho­ 522. The representative of Viet Nam spoke in ex­ slovakia and Kuwait, and by the President, speaking ercise of the right of reply. in his capacity as the representative of Jamaica. 523. At the 21 11th meeting, on 15 January, the 532. The representative of Democratic Kampu­ President, with the consent of the Council, invited the chea also made a statement. representatives of Bulgaria and Yugoslavia, at their 533. The representatives of Cuba and Kuwait request, to participate in the discussion without the spoke in exercise of the right of reply. right to vcte. 524. The representative IJ[ Kuwait made a state­ D. Subsequent communications received between ment, in the course of which he introduced a draft 15 January and 15 June 1979 resolution (S/13027) sponsored by Bangladesh, Bo­ livia, Gabon, Jamaica, Kuwait, Nigeria and Zambia 534. By a letter dated 19 January (S/13046), the which read as follows: representative of Egypt transmitted the text of the "The Security Council, statement issued by his Government on 13 January regarding the situation in Kampuchea. "Having heard the representative of Democratic Kampuchea, 535. In a letter dated 29 January (S/13056), the rep­ resentative of Democratic Kampuchea charged the "Gravely concerned at the deterioration of the Vietnamese army with destruction and acts of vio­ situation in the region and its consequences to in­ lence, and with stealing art objects which were part of ternational peace and security, Kampuchea's national heritage. These charges were "Mindful of the obligations of Member States rejected by the representative of Viet Nam in a letter under the Charter of the United Nations to resolve dated 31 January (S/1306l). disputes by peaceful means, 536. By a letter dated 2 February (S/13063), the "I. Reaffirms anew its conviction that the pres­ representative of Viet Nam transmitted the text of a ervation of sovereignty, territorial integrity and po­ telegram dated 27 January from Hun Sen, Minister for litical independence of every State is a fundamental Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of Kampu­ principle of the Charter of the United Nations, any chea, stating that on 7 January the people of Kam­ violation of which is inconsistent with its aims and puchea had completely overthrown the Pol Pot re­ purposes; gime. "2. Calls upon all foreign forces involved in the 537. In three telegrams dated 5 and 6 February situation in Democratic Kampuchea to observe (SI 13067, SI 13071 and SI 13072), the Deputy Prime scrupulously an immediate cease-fire, to put an end Minister in charge of Foreign Affairs of Democratic to hostilities and to withdraw from that country; Kampuchea stated that since 15 January, the army and "3. Demands that the parties concerned should people of Kampuchea had launched generalized adhere strictly to the principle of non-interference counter-attacks in all parts of the country and that the in the internal affairs of States, so as to create an members of the Government had remained in place to atmosphere conducive to the stability of the region; direct the fighting. He also charged that Viet Nam was 43 attempting to obtain United Nations recognition ofthe to intensify its war on Kampuchea. By further letters administration which it had installed at Phnom Penh dated 10 April (S/13238) and 20 April (SI 13262), the by force of arms. representative of Democratic Kampuchea insisted 538. In letters dated 14 and 17 February (SI13085 that contrary to some reports, the leadership of his and S/13096), the representative of Democratic Kam­ Government remained in Kampuchea and was direct­ puchea, charging that Vietnamese aggression against ing the people's war against the forces ofinvasion and his country had been intensified both militarily and occupation, and transmitted the text of the statement politically, urgently requested that the Security Coun­ made on 16 April by Khieu Samphan, Chairman of cil again consider and condemn that aggression. the State Presidium of Democratic Kampuchea, on the occasion of the fourth anniversary of the estab­ 539. In a letter dated 16 February (S/13089), the lishment of Democratic Kampuchea. By a further let­ representative of Democratic Kampuchea transmitted ter dated 18 May (S/13336), he transmitted a press the text of a telegram addressed to the heads of State release of 13 May concerning a meeting ofthe Council by Khieu Samphan, Chairman of the State Presidium of Ministers of Democratic Kampuchea held after the of Democratic Kampuchea, in which he called upon recent dry season to assess the situation and decide all countries devoted to peace, justice ~mll indepen­ on the tasks to be undertaken in the future. dence, and on all international organizations, the United Nations and the non-aligned movement to con­ 546. In connexion with the ministerial meeting of tinue to denounce the Vietnamese aggression and in­ the Co-ordinating Bureau of Non-Aligned Countries vasion of Democratic Kampuchea, demand that Viet held at Colombo, the representative of Democratic Nam should withdraw all its forces from Kampuchea, Kampuchea, by letters dated 11 April (S/13240) and withhold recognition of the administration installed in 11 June (S/13386), transmitted the text of a message dated 29 March from Ieng Sary, Deputy Prime Min­ Phnom Penh, halt all aid and assistance to Viet Nam re and support the just struggle of the Kampuchean peo­ ister in charge of Foreign Affairs of Democratic Kam­ puchea, to the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the Po ple under the leadership of the Government of Dem­ to ocratic Kampuchea. non-aligned countries, calling upon all their States to take concrete measures to stop the war by Viet Nam an 540. By a letter dated 16 February (S/13090), the against Democratic Kampuchea, to demand its total pIe representative of Viet Nam transmitted a message of withdrawal from that country and to refuse to recog­ Re the same date from Hun Sen, Minister for Foreign nize "the regime recently installed at Phnom Penh", act Affairs of the People's Republic of Kampuchea, in and the text of a statement made at Colombo on 7 pIe which he declared that the People's Revolutionary June by the spokesman of the delegation of Demo­ Re Council alone was empowered to appoint the repre­ cratic Kampuchea in reply to the statements by the sentatives of Kampuchea to the United Nations, its delegation of Viet Nam. specialized agencies and other international organi­ zations, and that no one outside that Council had the 547. In 16 letters sent between 23 February and right to undertake any activity whatsoever on behalf 12 June (S/13118, S/13146, S/13159, S/13179, S/13188, of the Kampuchean people. S/13203, S/13211, S/13232, S/13245, S/13286, S/13306, T S/13319, S/13358, S/13374, S/13383 and S/13389), the 541. By a letter dated 20 February (S/13I01), the delegation of Democratic Kampuchea provided peri­ representative of Viet Nam transmitted a text of the odic summaries and accounts of the course of the Treaty of Peace~ Friendship a~d Co-operation be­ armed hostilities which, it claimed, were continuing in tween the Socialist Republic ofVtet Nam and the Peo­ Democratic Kampuchea. Another letter from Demo­ ple's Republic of Kampuchea signed on 18 February. cratic Kampuchea (S/13293) enclosed an editorial by 542. By a letter dated 20 February (S/13104), the Radio du Kampuchea, and 24 others (S/13152, representative of Democratic Kampuchea transmitted S/13198, S/13220, S/13227, S/13236, S/13290, S/133oo, the text of a declaration by his Government rejecting S/13311, S/13314, S/13323, S/13327, S/13333, S/13338, the above-mentioned Treaty. The same position was S/13342, S/13352, S/13353, S/13367, S/13370, S/13375, taken in a statement transmitted on 26 March S/13377, S/13380, S/1339O, S/13393 and S/13395) con­ (S/13193) with respect to a treaty concluded between tained excerpts from editorials and commentaries is­ Viet Nam and Laos. sued by "La voix du Kampuchea democratique" . 543. In a letter dated 23 February (S/13116), the 548. In a letter dated 3 April (S/13219), the rep­ representative of Viet Nam transmitted the text of a resentative of Viet Nam stated that, on 7 January, the message of the same date from Hun Sen, Minister for Pol Pot-Ieng Sary regime had been overthrown by the Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of Kampu­ Kampuchean people and the People's Republic of chea, reasserting that the People's Revolutionary Kampuchea established, and that only those appointed Council was the only authentic legal representative of by the People's Revolutionary Council or the Central the people of Kampuchea, that the Pol Pot-Ieng Sary Committee of the United Front for the National Sal­ regime, having been overthrown, no longer repre­ vation of Kampuchea had the right to represent the sented anyone or had the right to speak on behalf of Kampuchean people in the United Nations or other Kampuchea in any forum, including the Security international organizations and conferences. He pro­ Council. tested against the fact that so far, Thiounn Prasith, 544. By a letter dated 28 February (S/13128), the who represented nobody, was using the United Na­ representative of Democratic Kampuchea transmitted tions to issue press releases and other documents dis­ I the text of a commentary allegedly giving background torting the situation in Kampuchea, in violation of the -I information on Heng Samrin, whom it referred to as sovereignty and right to self-determination of the J the "Chairman of the People's Revolutionary Coun­ Kampuchean people. cil" set up at Phnom Penh. re i 549. In a letter dated 10 April (S/13237), the rep­ ur I 545. By a letter datec 12 March (S/13160), the rep­ resentative of the Lao People's Democratic Republic Pr' ,I resentative of Democratic Kampuchea transmitted a charged that Thiounn Prasith was abusing United Na­ Vi I statement issued on 8 March by his Ministry of For­ tions machinery to disseminate untruthful statements ce and defamatory material against certain Member 1 eign Affairs, charging that the general mobilization fro ~I ordered by the Vietnamese Government was designed States, particularly his. ag :·1 44 550. In a letter dated 17 April (S/13265), the rep­ the People's Republic of Kampuchea were entitled to resentative of Cuba strongly protested against what represent that State in international relations, includ­ his Government considered the improper use of United ing the United Nations, and to appoint representatives Nations machinery by the so-called representative of for that purpose. Democratic Kampuchea to calumniate and insult var­ 553. In a note verbale dated 16 May (S/13330), the ious Member States, including Cuba. representative of the German Democratic Republic 551. In a note verbale dated 19 April (S/13259), stated that there was no doubt that the People's Rev­ the delegation of the USSR protested against the con­ olutionary Council was the sole legitimate Govern­ tinuing presence at the United Nations of someone ment of Kampuchea; hence, nobody other than a per­ calling himself the representative of Democratic Kam­ manent representative appointed by that Council was puchea and stated that more than three months earlier entitled to represent the People's Republic of Kam­ the Kampuchean people, under the leadership of the puchea in the United Nations. United Front for the National Salvation of Kampu­ chea, had rid itself of the criminal Pol Pot-Ieng Sary 554. In a note verbale dated 18 May (S/13337), the regime. Accordingly, the note stated, only persons representative of Mongolia charged that to ignore the appointed by the People's Revolutionary Council and real state of affairs, and, worse still, to allow the con­ the Central Committee of the United Front for the tinued presence at the United Nations ofan individual National Salvation had the right to represent the Kam­ who claimed to speak on behalf of the Pol Pot-Ieng puchean people in international affairs, including the Sary regime, which no longer existed, amounted to United Nations and its bodies. gross interference in the internal affairs ofthe People's Republic of Kampuchea and a flagrant violation of the 552. In a note verbale dated 4 May (S/13303), the sovereign rights of the Kampuchean people. representative of Czechoslovakia charged that the Pol Pot Government no longer existed, that those claiming 555. In a note verbale dated 18 May (S/13343), the to be its representatives represented only themselves representative of Bulgaria stressed that the People's and their Chinese masters, that the Kampuchean peo­ Revolutionary Council was the sole legitimate repre­ ple had placed at the head of their country a People's sentative of the Kampuchean people, exercising sov­ Revolutionary Council which was the legitimate and ereign powers in the People's Republic of Kampuchea actual holder and executor of State power in the Peo­ and entitled to represent the interests of the Kampu­ ple's Republic of Kampuchea and that the People's chean people outside the country's territory, including Revolutionary Council and other competent bodies of at the United Nations.

Chapter 8

THE SITUATION IN SOUTH·EAST ASIA AND ITS iMPLICATIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY. [LETTER DATED 22 FEBRUARY 1979 FROM THE REPRESENTATIVES OF NORWAY, PORTUGAL, THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL (S/13111)]

A. Communications to the Security Council and ployed about 20 divisions, hundreds of fighter aircraft, requests for a meeting many tanks and other war material in the immediate vicinity of the Viet Nam-China frontier and had re­ 556. By a letter dated 20 January 1979 (S/13049), peatedly violated Vietnamese territory and provoked the representative of China transmitted the texts of frontier disputes between the two countries, thus cre­ notes of 18 and 19 January from the Foreign Ministry ating an extremely dangerous situation which the Se­ of the People's Republic of China to the Vietnamese curity Council should consider and take any steps it Embassy in China, charging that, between 23 Decem­ might deem appropriate. ber 1978 and 15 January 1979, Viet Nam had dis­ 559. By a letter dated 12 February (S/13078), the patched armed personnel who had encroached upon representative of China transmitted the text of a note Chinese territory in 13 different sectors. of 10 February from the Chinese Foreign Ministry to 557. By a letter dated 25 January (SI13054), the the Vietnamese Embassy in China, charging that, representative of Viet Nam transmitted the texts of a since January 1979, Vietnamese armed personnel had note of 20 January from the Foreign Ministry of the frequently intruded into Chinese border areas where Socialist Republic of Viet Nam to the Chinese Em­ their activities had caused heavy casualties and con­ bassyat Hanoi, on the Viet Nam-China railwav ser­ siderable damage. vice, and of a statement by the Foreign Ministry, 560. In a letter dated 15 February (S/13086), the charging China with employing troops to maintain ten­ representative of China charged that throughout 1978 sion along the border between the two countries, in­ the Vietnamese authorities had deliberately created creasing armed provocations along that border, and over 1,100 disputes along the Sino-Vietnamese border, repeated incursions by Chinese armed forces into carried out armed provocations, nibbled at Chinese Vietnamese territory. territories, abducted and killed several hundred 558. By a note dated 10 February (S/13077), the Chinese, and sabotaged the livelihood and production representative of Viet Nam transmitted the text of an of the Chinese border inhabitants. He expressed the urgent message of the same date from the Deputy hope that the United Nations would take the neces­ Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of sary measures so that Viet Nam would immediately Viet Nam, in which he charged that China had re­ halt its armed incursions and provocations against cently intensified armed activities at the Vietnamese China, halt its aggression against and military occu­ frontier and had undertaken preparations for war pation of Kampuchea, withdraw all its forces from against Viet Nam. He charged that China had de- Kampuchea and immediately cease all acts jeopard- 45 It I izing the peace and security of South-East Asia, the statement pointed out that "all responsibility for the rest of Asia and the whole world. consequences of continuing aggression by Peking 561. By a letter dated 16 February (S/13088), the against the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam will be representative of China transmitted the text of a note borne by the present Chinese leadership". The state­ sent that day by the Chinese Foreign Ministry to the ment further contained a resolute demand to put an Vietnamese Embassy in China, charging that between end to the aggression and to withdraw Chinese troops 8 and 12 February Vietnames~ armed personnel had immediately from the territory of Viet Nam. enc.roached upon Chinese territory on nearly 30 oc­ 567. By a letter dated 19 February (S/13100), the caSIOns. representative of Mongolia transmitted the text of a 562. By a letter dated 16 February (S/13093), the statement of 18 February issued by his Government representative of Viet Nam transmitted the text of a charging China with aggression against Viet Nam. memorandum issued by the Vietnamese Foreign Min­ 568. By a letter dated 20 February (S/13102), the istry, charging that the Chinese authorities' intensified representative of Hungary transmitted the text of a armed activities on the Viet Nam border and war statement of 19 February issued by his Government preparations against Viet Nam, concentrating troops, charging China with aggression against Viet Nam. weapons and other war material and encroaching on 569. By a letter dated 20 February (S/13103), the Vietndmese territory, had brought about an extremely representative of Czechoslovakia transmitted the text dangerous situation. It charged further that in 1978 of a statement of 18 February issued by his Govern­ there had been more than 100 sorties of aircraft in­ ment charging China with aggression against Viet truding into Vietnamese air space and 481 sorties of Nam. The statement contained a resolute demand to ships in the territorial waters of Viet Nam and that in put an end to the aggression against Viet Nam and the January and early February 1979 Chinese armed demand for an immediate and unconditional with­ forces had killed more than 40 Vietnamese civilians, drawal ofthe Chinese military forces from Vietnamese militiamen and armed security men, wounded hundreds territory. of others and abducted more than 20 persons. 570. By a letter dated 20 February (S/13106), the 563. By a letter dated 17 February (S/13094), the representative of Indonesia transmitted the text of a representative of China transmitted the text of the statement issued by the Indonesian Minister for For­ statement ofthe same date issued by the Xinhua News eign Affairs, in his capacity as Chairman of the Agency, declaring that because the Vietnamese au­ ASEAN Standing Committee, concerning the latest thorities had ignored China's warnings and repeatedly developments in Indo-China. attacked Chinese frontier guards and inhabitants by 571. By a letter dated 21 February (S/13108), the armed incursions on Chinese territory, China had representative of Poland transmitted the text of a been forced to counterattack. After counterattacking statement issued on 18 February by his Government the Vietnamese aggressors, however, the Chinese charging China with aggression against Viet Nam. frontier troops would keep strictly to defending the border of their own country. 572. By a letter dated 22 February (S/13109), the representative of Democratic Kampuchea transmitted 564. By a letter dated 17 February (S/13095), the the text of a declaration issued on 19 February by the representative of Viet Nam transmitted an urgent Kampuchean Foreign Ministry concerning the conflict message of the same date from the Vietnamese Dep­ between China and Viet Nam. uty Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, who charged that several divisions of Chinese infan­ 573. By a letter dated 21 February (S/13110), the try, armoured vehicles and artillery with air support representative of Bulgaria transmitted the text of a had launched massive attacks that day along the entire statement issued on 18 February by his Government Vietnamese-Chinese frontier and had occupied Viet­ charging China with aggression against Viet Nam. namese frontier posts and numerous villages. He 574. In a letter dated 22 February (S/1311 I), the added that China was now waging a war of aggression representative of Norway, Portugal, the United King­ against Viet Nam, for which the Chinese authorities dom and the United States of America requested the must bear full responsibility. He indicated that the President to convene an urgent meeting ofthe Security Security Council should consider the situation and Council to consider the situation in South-East Asia take appropriate measures to end the aggression and and its implications for intefi1:iltional peace and secu­ compel the Chinese forces to withdraw from Viet rity. Nam. 575. In a letter dated 22 February (S/13112), the 565. By a further letter dated 17 February representative of Japan expressed his Government's (S/13097), the representative of Viet Nam transmitted wish that a meeting of the Security Council should be the text ofa statement issued that day by hi~ Govern­ convened as soon as possible concerning the situation ment, which charged that China had begun a war of in Indo-China, so that the Security Council could aggression against Viet Nam on that date and called carry out its primary responsibility for the mainte­ upon the United Nations to condemn that war of nance of international peace and security. aggression. 576. In a letter dated 23 February (S/13114), the 566. By a letter dated 18 February (S/13099), the representatives of Australia, Canada and New Zea­ representative of the Union of Soviet Socialist Re­ land expressed the view that the situation in South­ publics transmitted the text of a statement issued that East Asia and its implications for international peace day by his Government, charging China with aggres­ and security should be a matter for urgent considera­ sion against Viet Nam which ran counter to the prin­ tion by the Security Council. ciples of the United Nations, blatantly flouted inter­ national law and exposed to the whole world the real B. Consideration at the 2114th to 2118th meetings essence of Peking's hegemonic policy in South-East (23-28 February 1979) Asia and stating that the Soviet Union would honour its obligations under the Treaty of Friendship and Co­ 577. At its 2114th meeting on 23 February, follow­ operation between the USSR and Viet Nam. The ing a discussion in which statements were made by 46 r--__---:---- II

or the the representatb' of the USSR, China and Czech­ representatives of Bulgaria, Hungary, Indonesia, Ja­ leking oslovakia, the Sec__Lty Council included the following pan, Mongolia and the Philippines, at their request, to Iill be item in its agenda: participate in the discussion without the right to vote. state­ "The situation in South-East Asia and its impli­ 584. The President called attention to a draft res­ >ut an cations for international peace and security. [Letter olution sponsored by China (S/13119), which read as :roops dated 22 February 1979 from the representatives of follows: Norway, Portugal, the United Kingdom of Great "The Security Council, I), the Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States "Noting the letters dated 14 February (S/13085) t of a of America to the President of the Security Council and 17 February 1979 (S/13096) from the represen­ Ilment (S/13111).]" tative of Democratic Kampuchea to the President lm. 578. The President informed the Council that he of the Security Council, ~), the had received letters from the representatives of Aus­ "Convinced that the Vietnamese authorities' t of a tralia, Canada, Cuba, Democratic Kampuchea, the continued military invasion and occupation of Dem­ Ilment German Democratic Republic, India, Malaysia, New ocratic Kampuchea in disregard of the just demand lm. Zealand, Poland, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam, of the thirteen States members of the Security I), the in which they requested to be invited to participate in Council for the withdrawal of Vietnamese forces le text the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. constitute a serious threat to international peace and >vern- 579. The representatives of the USSR and China security, Viet spoke in connexion with the participation of the del­ "Recognizing the responsibility of the Security md to egation of Democratic Kampuchea. Council under the Charter of the United Nations to Ild the 580. The President, with the consent of the ma­ take the necessary measures to stop Viet Nam's with­ jority of the members of the Council, invited the rep­ aggression against Democratic Kampuchea and amese resentatives of Australia, Canada, Cuba, Democratic eliminate its consequences, Kampuchea, the German Democratic Republic, In­ " 1. Condemns Viet Nam for its armed aggres­ i), the dia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Poland, Singapore, sion against and military occupation of Democratic t of a Thailand and Viet Nam, at their request, to participate Kampuchea; r For­ in the discussion without the right to vote. "2. Demands the immediate cessation by Viet )f the 581. The Security Council began its consideration Nam of all its military actions against Democratic latest of the item, hearing statements by the representatives Kampuchea, the immediate withdrawal of all Viet­ of the United States, the USSR, Norway, Portugal, namese armed forces and related personnel 'rrom ), the China, Czechoslovakia, Bolivia and Gabon. Kampuchean territory and an end to its military oc­ of a 582. In the course of his statement, the represen­ cupation of Kampuchea; lment tative of the USSR introduced a draft resolution "3. Appeals to all States to respect the inde­ m. (S/13117) sponsored by Czechoslovakia and the pendence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of ), the USSR which read as follows: Democratic Kampuchea; nitted "The Security Council, "4. Urges Viet Nam and Democratic Kampu­ )y the chea to enter into negotiations at an early date for mflict "Taking note ofthe telegram of 17 February 1979 from the Government of the Socialist Republic of a settlement of the question of relations between Viet Nam to the President of the Security Council Kampuchea and Viet Nam." I), the (S/13095), . of a 585. The Council continued its consideration of lment "Gravely concerned at the aggression of China the item, hearing statements by the representatives of m. against the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, France, the United Kingdom, Zambia, Bangladesh, Jamaica, Democratic Kampuchea, Viet Nam, Can­ ), the "Convinced that this aggression constitutes a threat to international peace and security, ada, New Zealand, Cuba, India, Australia and Po­ King­ land. :d the "Bearing in mind its responsibility for the main­ curity tenance of international peace and security in ac­ 586. At the 2116th meeting, on 25 February, the Asia cordance with the Charter of the United Nations, President, with the consent of the Council, invited the secu- "1. Strongly condemns the aggression by the representative of Pakistan, at his request, to partici­ People's Republic of China against the Socialist pate in the discussion without the right to vote. ), the Republic of Viet Nam; 587. The Council continued its discussion with statements by the representatives of Indonesia Ma­ lent's "2. Demands that the People's Republic of Democrati~ lid be China withdraw all its troops from Vietnamese ter­ laysia, Japan, Hungary, the German Re­ mtion ritory forthwith; public, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, Bulgaria, Mongolia and Pakistan. could "3. Calls upon all Member States to cease all ainte- 588. The representatives of the USSR and China supplies of arms to the People's Republic of China made further statements. as well as the transfer of any technology which may ), the be used for military purposes; 58? At t.he 2117th meeting, on 27 February, the President, With the consent ofthe Council, invited the Zea­ "4. Demands that the People's Republic of louth­ representatives of Angola, the Lao People's Demo­ peace China scrupulously respect the independence, sov­ cratic Republic and Yugoslavia, at their request, to ereignty and territorial integrity of the Socialist Re­ participate in the discussion without the right to vote. idera- public of Viet Nam; 590. Continuing its discussion, the Council heard "5. Further demands that China make full rep­ statem~nts by the representatives of Nigeria, China, Ilgs aration for the material damage inflicted on the So­ the Umted States, Yugoslavia, Angola, the Lao Peo­ cialist Republic of Viet Nam as a result ofthe armed ple's Democratic Republic, Czechoslovakia, Viet invasion of Vietnamese territory by Chinese troops." Nam, the USSR and the United Kingdom. )llow­ 583. At the 2115th meeting on 24 February, the 591. At its 2118th meeting, on 28 February, the de by President, with the consent of the Council, invited the Council continued its consideration of the item, hear- 47

.,~ .. l ing statements by the representative of Democratic 600. Bya letter dated 15 March (S/13174), the rep­ Kampuchea and by the President, speaking in his ca­ resentativ.e of Viet Nam transmitted the text of a note pacity as the representative of Kuwait. sent that day by the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, containing proposals regarding the time, venue and agenda for opening the C. Communications received between 1 and vice-ministerial negotiations. 15 March 1979

592. By a letter dated 1 March (S/13129), the rep­ D. Consideration at the 2129th meeting resentative ofChina transmitted the text ofa note sent (16 March 1979) that day by the Chinese Foreign Ministry to the Viet­ namese Embassy in China concerning China's pro­ 601. The Security Council continued its consid­ posal for negotiations on ending their current border eration ofthe item at its 2129th meeting, on 16 March. conflict and measures to ensure peace and tranquility along their border. 602. The President drew attention to a five-Power draft resolution (S/13162) sponsored by Indonesia, 593. By a letter dated 2 March (S/13133), the rep­ Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand resentative of the USSR transmitted the text of a which read as follows: statement issued that day by his Government, charg­ ing that China's aggression against Viet Nam had con­ "The Security Council, tinued to expand, that Chinese troops were,lil.s.~eing "Noting with grave concern that the situation in concentrated on its border with Laos and t:li~hinese the region of South-East Asia has seriously deteri­ agents had intensified intelligence and subversive ac­ orated, tivities and sabotage in the border regions of Laos. "Concerned that the mounting friction and grow­ The statement contained a demand for the immediate ing tension in and around the region have resulted withdrawal of Chinese troops beyond the frontiers of in an escalation (If armed activities and widening of Viet Nam and the cessation ofmilitary demonstrations the conflict area, on the borders of Laos and preparations for invading "Deeply regretting the armed intervention in the that country. internal affairs of Democratic Kampuchea and the 594. By a letter dated 3 March (S/13134), the rep­ armed attack against the Socialist Republic of Viet resentative of Viet Nam transmitted the text of a note Nam, sent on 2 March by the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry "Reiterating its firm commitment to the Charter to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, in response to the ofthe United Nations and to the accepted principles Chinese note of 1 March, in which Viet Nam declared of international law, that China must withdraw its troops to the Chinese "Emphasizing that all States must refrain, in their side of the agreed frontier and respect Viet Nam's international relations, from the threat or use of independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. In force against the sovereignty, territorial integrity or that way, Viet Nam would be prepared to enter into independence of any State, talks with China on normalizing relations. "Recognizing its primary responsibility for the 595. By a letter dated 5 March (S/13B7), the rep­ maintenance of international peace and security in resentative of China transmitted the text of a state­ accordance with the Charter, ment issued that day by the Xinhua News Agency, "1. Urgemly calls upon all parties to cease all announcing the start on that date of China's with­ hostilities forthwith; drawal of its forces to Chinese territory, China having achieved the goals of its counter-attack in self-def­ "2. Further calls upon all parties to the conflicts ence. China urged Viet Nam to stop its aggression to withdraw their forces to their own countries; against Kampuchea and withdraw all its forces back "3. Appeals to them and to States outside the to its own territory. region to exercise the utmost restraint and to refrain 596. By a letter dated 5 March (S/13138), the rep­ from any acts which may lead to a further escalation resentative of Mongolia transmitted the text ofa state­ and widening of the conflicts; ment of 3 March issued by the Mongolian Foreign "4. Reaffirms that all States must scrupulously Ministry charging China with aggression in Indo­ respect the sovereignty, territorial integrity and in­ China. dependence of other States; 597. In a telegram dated 5 March (S/13142), the "5. Calls upon all parties to the conflicts to set­ President of Haiti expressed concern regarding the tle their disputes by peaceful means in accordance war between China and Viet Nam. with the Charter of the United Nations; 598. By a letter dated 6 March (S/13144), the rep­ "6. Welcomes the offer of the good offices of resentative of Viet Nam transmitted the text ofa state­ the Secretary-General in the search for a peaceful ment issued that day by the Vietnamese Foreign Min­ solution; istry in regard to the Chinese statement of 5 March, "7. Decides to remain seized of the question." agreeing to open negotiations at the vice-ministerial 603. The Council continued its discussion of the level after the total withdrawal of the Chinese troops item, hearing statements by the representatives ofViet from Viet Nam. Nam, Thailand (who introduced the five-Power draft 599. By a letter dated 12 March (S/1316l), the rep­ resolution), Norway, Czechoslovakia and the USSR. resentative ofViet N am transmitted the text ofa state­ ment issued on 11 March by the Vietnamese Foreign 604. The representative of Norway requested, on Ministry, which charged that China had delayed the behalf of Norway and Portugal, that the draft resolu­ withdrawal of their troops from Viet Nam and were, tion (S/13162) should be put to the vote. in fact, occupying and looting more Vietnamese ter­ Decision: At the 2129th meeting, on 16 March 1979, ritory. the draft resolution (SI13162) received 13 votes in fa- 48

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vour to 2 against (Czechoslovakia and Union ofSoviet (b) S/13212 Letter of 1 April, transmitting the Socialist Republics) and was not adopted. owing to text of a note dated 31 March from the Chinese For­ the negative vote ofa permanent member ofthe Coun­ eign Ministry to the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry; cil. (c) S/13231 Letter of 9 April, transmitting the 605. Following the voting, statements were made text of a note dated 6 April from the Chinese Foreign by the representatives of China, France. the United Ministry to the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry; States, the United Kingdom, Bolivia, Australia, Ja­ (d) S/13250 Letter of 16 April, transmitting the pan, New Zealand, Canada and Democratic Kampu­ text ofa note dated 13 April from the Chinese Foreign chea. Ministry to the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry charging 606. The representative ofCuba spoke in exercise that armed Vietnamese vessels had intruded into the of the right of reply. sea area of Chinese islands: (e) S/13255 Letter of 18 April, requesting circu­ lation of an editorial note and a memorandum of his­ E. Subsequent communications received between torical facts handed to the Premier of Viet Nam on 10 16 March and 15 June 1979 June 1977 by the Vice-Premier of China; if) S/13271 Letter of 25 April transmitting the 607. Between 16 March and 15 June, the Security text of statements made by the head of the Chinese Council continued to receive communications front delegation upon his arrival at Hanoi airport on 14 April the representatives of China and Viet Nam, transmit­ and at the first session of the Sino-Vietnamese nego­ ting material issued by their respective Governments tiations on 18 April; re~ating to the issue. (g) S/13278 Letter of 26 April, transmitting the 608. The following 10 letters were received from text of a proposal of principles for handling Sino-Viet­ the representative of Viet Nam: namese negotiations put forward that day by the (a) S/13186 Letter of 22 March, transmitting the Chinese delegation at the second session of the ne­ texts of a statement issued on 21 March by the Viet­ gotiations; namese Foreign Ministry and ofa note dated 21 March (h) S/13299 Letter of 7 May, transmitting the from the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry to the Chinese text of a statement made on 4 May by the Chinese Foreign Ministry; Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs at the third session (b) S/13202 Letter of 28 March, transmitting the of the negotiations; text of a note dated 27 March from the Vietnamese (i) S/13318 Letter of 14 May, transmitting the Foreign Ministry to the Chinese Foreign Ministry; text of a statement made on 12 May by the Chinese (c) S/13222 Letter of 4 April, transmitting the Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs at the fourth session text of a note of the same date from the Vietnamese of the negotiations; Fore~gn Ministry to the Chinese Foreign Ministry; (j) S/13339 Letter of 21 May, transmitting the (d) S/13233 Letter of 9 April, transmitting the text of a statement made on 18 May by the Chinese text of a note dated 7 April from the Vietnamese For­ Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs at the fifth session eign Ministry to the Chinese Foreign Ministry; of the negotiations. (e) S/13234 Letter of 9 April, transmitting the 610. In addition, the following 3 documents were text of a memorandum issued on 15 March by the received in connexion with the question: Vietnamese Foreign Ministry reviewing the history of (a) S/13199 Letter of 27 March from the repre­ the border between China and Viet Nam; sentative of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, if) S/13257 Letter of 18 April, transmitting the requesting circulation of a letter of 18 March from the text ofa proposal put forward by the Vietnamese del­ Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of the Lao Peo­ egation at the first session of the vice-ministerial ne­ ple's Democratic Republic, enclosing a statement by gotiations at Hanoi on 18 April; the Lao Government of 6 March concerning the (g) S/13275 Letter of 26 April, transmitting the Chinese threat, a letter of 7 March from the Acting text ofa statement made on the same date by the Vice­ Foreign Minister ofthe Lao People's Democratic Re­ Minister for Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam at the sec­ public to the Minister for Foreign Affairs ofChina and ond session of the negotiations at Hanoi; a note of 15 March from the Lao Foreign Ministry to (h) S/13328 Letter of 16 May, transmitting the the Chinese Foreign Ministry; text of the statement made on 12 May by the Vice­ (b) SI13209 Letter of 30 March from the repre­ Minister for Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam at the fourth sentative of China, requesting circulation of a letter session of the negotiations at Hanoi; he had addressed to the Secretary-General on 22 (i) S/13329 Letter of 16 May, transmitting the March enclosing the following: a memorandum of 10 text of a press release issued on 15 May by the "Viet March from the Government of China to the Govern­ Nam Committee for Investigation into the Crimes of ment ofthe Lao People's Democratic Republic, a note the Chinese Expansionists and Hegemonists during of 14 March from the Chinese Foreign Ministry to the their War against Viet Nam"; Lao Foreign Ministry and a letter of 26 March from the Permanent Representative of China to the Secre­ (j) S/13340 Noted dated 21 May, transmitting the tary-General, charging that the Lao authorities had I text of a statement made on 18 May by the Vice-Min­ organized anti-Chinese activities; ister for Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam at the fifth ses­ (c) S/13274 Letter of 26 April from the represen­ sion of the negotiations at Hanoi. tative of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, 609. The following 10 letters were received from transmitting the text of a letter of the same date from the representative of China: the Acting Foreign Minister ofthe Lao People's Dem­ (a) S/13200 Letter of 28 March, transmitting the ocratic Republic to the Secretary-General, charging text of notes dated 19 and 26 March from the Chinese that China was continuing to mass troops along the Foreign Ministry to the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry; Lao frontier. 49 ..

the dat can Sec tho 6 partn Co did an OTHER MATTERS CONSIDERED BY THE SECURITY COUNCIL wit fiv Chapter 9 of all ADMISSION OF NEW MEMBERS an Co 6 the A. Application of Solomon Islands B. Application of Dominica 611. Bya note dated 7 August 1978 (S/12801), the 615. By a note dated 29 November (S/12942), the Secretary-General circulated a letter dated 24 July Secretary-General circulated a letter dated 21 Novem­ from the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands submit­ ber from the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of ting the application of Solomon Islands for member­ Dominica submitting the application of Dominica for ship in the United Nations, together with a declaration membership in the United Nations, together with a signed by the Prime Minister accepting the obligations declaration signed by the Prime Minister accepting the contained in the Charter of the United Nations and obligations contained in the Charter of the United solemnly undertaking to fulfil them. Nations and solemnly undertaking to fulfil them. 616. At the 2104th meeting, on 5 December, the 612. At the 2083rd meeting, on 16 August, the President of the Council referred the application of President of the Security Council referred the appli­ the Commonwealth of Dominica to the Committee on cation of Solomon Islands to the Committee on the the Admission of New Members for examination and Admission of New Members for examination and re­ report, in accordance with rule 59 of the provisional port, in accordance with rule 59 of the provisional rules of procedure. rules of procedure. 617. At its 2105th meeting, on 6 December, the Council considered the Committee's report on the ap­ 613. At its 2084th meeting, on 17 August, the plication of the Commonwealth of Dominica (S/12956). Council considered the Committee's report (S/12814) In its report, the Committee recommended the adop­ on the application of Solomon Islands. In its report, tion of the following draft resolution: the Committee recommended the adoption of the fol­ "The Security Council, lowing draft resolution: "Having examined the application of the Com­ "The Security Council, monwealth of Dominica (S/12942) for admission to "Having examined the application of Solomon the United Nations, Islands (S/12801) for admission to the United Na­ "Recommends to the General Assembly that the tions, Commonwealth of Dominica be admitted to mem­ bership in the United Nations." "Recommends to the General Assembly that 618. The President, with the consent ofthe Coun­ Solomon Islands be admitted to membership in the cil, invited the representatives of Barbados, El Sal­ United Nations." vador and Trinidad and Tobago, at their request, to participate in the discussion without the right to vote. 614. The President, with the consent of the O;)On­ Decision: At the 2105th meeting, on 6 December cil, invited the representatives of Australia, Fiji, 1978, the draft resolution was adopted unanimously Papua New Guinea and New Zealand, at their re­ as resolution 442 (1978). quest, to participate in the discussion without the right 619. The Council further decided, as recom­ to vote. mended by the Committee on the Admission of New Decision: At the 2084th meeting, on 17August 1978, Members, to have recourse to the provisions of the the draft resolution was adopted unanimously as final paragraph of rule 60 of its provisional rules of resolution 433 (1978). procedure.

Chapter 10

ELECTION OF FIVE MEMBERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE

620. In a memorandum dated 1 September 1978 sion, would have to elect five judges for a term of (S/12828 and Corr.1), the Secretary-General drew at­ office of nine years, beginning 6 February 1979. The tention to the fact that, on 5 February 1979, the terms memorandum also out'lined the procedure for the elec­ of office of five members of the International Court of tions. Justice would expire and that the Security Council and 621. On 20 September, in accordance with Article the General Assembly, at its thirty-third regular ses- 7 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice, 50

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the Secretary-General transmitted the list of candi­ Mr. Richard R. Baxter (United States dates nominated by national groups to fill the five va­ of America) ...... 9 votes cancies in the Court (S/12829). On 19 October, the Mr. Platon Dmitrievich Morozov Secretary-General circulated the curricula vitae of (USSR) 9 votes those candidates (SI12830). 624. On the second through thirteenth ballots, no 622. At its 2093rd meeting, on 31 October, the candidate received the required majority. Council proceeded to vote by secret ballot on the can­ 625. On the fourteenth ballot, Mr. Roberto Ago didates included in the list, as revised (SI12829/Rev.l (Italy) received the required absolute majority (8 and Add. I). The President stated that, in accordance votes). with the practice followed by the Council, ifmore than 626. The President of the Council communicated five candidates received the required absolute majority to the President of the General Assembly the names of eight votes, a new vote would have to be taken Oil of the five candidates who had received the required all candidates until the required number of candidates majority in the Council. After a suspension of the and no more had received an absolute majority in the meeting, the i'resident informed the Council that, in Council. the balloting held simultaneously in the General As­ 623. On the first ballot, four candidates received sembly, the same five candidates had received the re­ the required majority: quired majority of votes and had therefore been elected members of the International Court ofJustice Mr. Jose Sette Ca.mara (Brazil) 14 votes for a term ofoffice ofnine years, beginning 6 February Mr. Abdullah Ali EI-Erian (Egypt) 12 votes 1979.

51 Part m

THE MILITARY STAFF COMMITTEE

Chapter 11 WORK OF THE MILITARY STAFF COMMITTEE 627. The Military StaffCommittee functioned continuously under the draft rules of procedure during the period under review and held a total of25 meetings without considering matters of substance.

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Part IV

MATTERS BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL BUT NOT DISCUSSED IN THE COUNCIL DURING THE PERIOD COVERED

Chapter 12 .COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING THE COMPLAINT BY BENIN 628. By a letter dated 22 August 1978 (S/12817), 633. By a letter dated 13 March 1979 (S/13175), the representative of Benin transmitted the following the representative of Benin transmitted the text of an documents of OAU relating to Benin's complaint: a ordinance of 19 October 1978 concerning the indict­ resolution adopted by the Counc il of Mini.sters of ment and punishment of involvement in the activities OAU on the aggression and invasion attempts by mer­ of mercenaries. cenaries against the People's RepubEc of Benin and 634. By a letter dated 7 May (S/13304) and a cor­ the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe; rigendum dated 25 May (S/13304/Corr.1), the repre­ a statement by the President of Benin made on 19 July sentai:ive of Benin transmitted the text of a press re­ at the Fifteenth Summit Conference ofHeads ofState; lease and an article from the 27 March issue ofEsquire and a statement at that session by the Minister for magazine. concerning the French mercenary Bob De­ Foreign Affairs of Benin. nard, aCl;used by Benin of having led the armed 629. By a note verbale dated 11 September aggression against Benin on 16 January 1977. (S/12843), the Permanent Mission of Benin to the United Nations transmitted the text of a press state­ 635. By two letters dated 22 and 30 May (S/13347 ment issued by the Mission on 7 September in which and S/13366), the representative of Gabon transmitted it charged Gabon with having expelled Beninese na­ the text of press releases issued on 22 and 30 May, tionals and subjected them to inhuman treatment. protesting false charges against Gabon contained in 630. By a note verbale dated 12 September the article transmitted by Benin and stating that (S/12859), the Permanent Mission of Gabon to the Benin's corngendum had failed to modify the defam­ United Nations transmitted the text of a press release atory character of the article. issued on 7 September in which it denied the charges 636. By a letter dated 31 May (S/13373), the rep­ made by Benin. resentative of Zaire, transmitted the text of a press 631. By a note verbale dated 14 September release questioning the credibility of the article trans­ (S/12855), the Permanent Mission of Benin transmit­ mitted by Benin. ted the text of a statement made on 29 July by the 637. By a letter dated 21 May (SI13365), the rep­ Minister for Foreign Affairs and Co-operation of resentative of Benin transmitted the text of a state­ Benin at the Conference of Ministerfl for Foreign Af­ ment made by the President of Benin on 8 May during fairs of Non-Aligned Countries, heid at Belgrade, in the official visit to Benin of the French Minister of connexion with the armed attack by mercenaries on Co-operation, in which the President reiterated his Benin on 16 January 1977. Government's request for the extradition ofthe French 632. On 29 September, the Secretary-General cir­ mercenaries involved in the attack on Benin of 16 Jan­ culated a report (S/12873), submitted in pursuance of uary 1977. resolution 419 (1977) of 24 November 1977, on assist­ ance to Benin to repair the damage caused by the act 638. By a letter dated 13 June (S/13402), the rep­ of aggression against it on 16 January 1977 in which resentative of Benin transmitted the text of a special he provided information on the kinds of aid requested communique issued by his Government concerning by Benin, specifically commodity and project assist­ the death sentences imposed on 100 traitors and mer­ ance that could be furnished as an alternative to cash cenaries involved in the armed aggression of 16 Jan­ contributions. uary 1977.

Chapter 13

COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING THE COMPLAINT BY CHAD 639. By a letter dated 8 June 1978 (S/12756), the Chad and the National Liberation Front of Chad representative of Chad transmitted the text of a com­ (FROLINAT). munique issued on 7 June by the Supreme Military 640. By a letter dated 21 September (S/12857), the Council of the Provisional Government and a joint representative of Chad transmitted the text of a com­ communique issued following meetings at Sebha and munique issued on 12 September by the Government Benghazi on 27 March as a result of African mediation of National Unity, in which it appealed to all oppo­ efforts for reconciliation between the Government of sition factions to resume a dialogue in the interest of 53

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national reconciliation and charged the Libyan Arab were supporting armed opposition factions in Chad Jamahiriya with pursuing a policy aimed at the de­ with the aim of annexing approximately one half of struction of Chad. the country. 641. In a reply dated 28 September (S/12870), the 643. By a letter dated 9 October (S/12888), the rep­ representative ofthe Libyan Arab Jamahiriya rejected resentative of Chad transmitted the text of an agree­ the above charges as an attempt to implicate his Gov­ ment between the Government of Chad and the ernment in the internal problems of Chad. Armed Forces of the North, signed on 16 September 642. By a letter dated 9 October (S/12889), the rep­ at Khartoum, which set out principles and measures resentative of Chad, referring to the Libyan letter of to be taken towards a peaceful solution to the armed 28 September (S/12870), charged that Libyan forces conflict in Chad.

Chapter 14

COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN WESTERN 8AHARA AND THE COMPLAINT BY MOROCCO 644. By a note verbale dated 22 December 1978 Tantan, causing a number of casualties and material (S/12985), the representative of Algeria transmitted damage. Annexed to the message was the text of a the text of a message of 21 December from the Min­ letter dated 2 February from the Moroccan Foreign ister for Foreign Affairs, in which he charged that on Minister to the Algerian Foreign Minister concerning 10 December Morocco had sent a military aircraft the latter incident. over Algerian territorial waters which dropped a large 648. By a letter dated 16 February (S/13091), the quantity of arms, ammunition and explosives close to representative ofAlgeria transmitted the text ofa mes­ the Algerian coast. sage from the Algerian Foreign Minister addressed to 645. By a letter dated 10 January 1979 (S/13023), '. the Moroccan Foreign Minister, in which he stated the representative of Morocco transmitted a letter that the war in Western Sahara between Moroccan from the Minister ofState in Charge ofForeign Affairs forces and the POLISARIOFrontwas neither desired and Co-operation of Morocco, in which he rejected nor provoked by Algeria, which believed that the the Algerian accusations contained in the letter of 22 problem of Western Sahara was a genuine decoloni­ December (S/12985) and charged that Algeria was zation issue, for which there could be no final settle­ trying to aggravate the tension in the region with the ment without the active participation and fun support aim of extending its hegemony beyond its borders. of the Saharan people and their legitimate represen­ 646. By a note verbale dated 29 January (S/13057), tatives. the representative of Algeria transmitted a message from the Algerian Minister for Foreign Affairs, in 649. In a letter dated 13 June (S/13394), the rep­ which he reiterated· his previous charges against Mo­ resentative of Morocco requested the President to rocco, adding that on 26 January explosives emplaced convene a meeting of the Security Council to consider by Moroccan nationals had injured 17 persons in the acts of aggressions by Algeria against Morocco, town of Maghnia and that, subsequently, the Security charging that on 31 May and 4 June, Morocco had Services had discovered more explosives, grenades been subjected to two attacks by armed forces which and a bomb emplaced or carried by individuals acting came from and returned to Algeria. The first had been at the instigation of the Moroccan authorities. directed against a column of the Moroccan Royal Armed Forces which was advancing peacefully be­ 647. By a letter dated 8 February (S/13075/and tween the towns of Tantan and Tarfaya, and the sec­ Corr.I), the representative of Morocco transmitted ond against the town of Assa. Twenty-six people had the text of a message from the Moroccan Minister of been killed and several dozen wounded, and extensive State for Foreign Affairs and Co-operation, in which material damage had been caused. he again denied the Algerian accusations and charged that the Algerian authorities had armed and financed 650. In a letter dated 15 June (S/13397), the rep­ groups that had committed acts of aggression in Mo­ resentative of Morocco complained about further rocco between 10 and 13 January and on 28 January, aggression in the Tant:an region on 14 J~ne and rt:­ when a group of mercenaries armed and trained by iterated his request for an urgent Secunty Councd Algeria had infiltrated Morocco as far as the town of meeting to consider the situation.

Chapter 15

COMMUNICATION CONCERNING RELf\TIONS BETWEEN ETIDOPIA AND SOMALIA 651. In a letter dated 2 January 1979 (S/12999), the represe~tative ?f ~o­ malia charged that on 26, 28 and 30 December 1978, war-plane.s beanng.Ethioptan markings had violated Somalia's air space and made reconnaissance flights deep into Somalia territory. He complained further that these three incidents made a total of 151 major Ethiopian air violations of Somalia's air space since June 1978. 54 ______~I[

~ in Chad Chapter16 : half of COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING RELATIONS BETWEEN UGANDA the rep­ AND THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA n agree­ 652. By a letter dated 15 February 1979 (S/13087 653. In a letter dated 28 March (SI13204), the rep­ and the resentative of Uganda requested the convening of an ptember and Corr. I), the representative of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya transmitted the text of a letter from the urgent meeting of the Security Council in connexion leasures with the question ofthe aggression by the United Re­ e armed Secretary for Foreign Affairs of the Libyan Arab Ja­ mahiriya to the Secretary-General concerning a dis­ public of Tanzania against Uganda. pute taking place on the border between Uganda and 654. In a letter dated 5 April (S/13228), the rep­ the United Republic ofTanzania. Among other things, resentative of Uganda withdrew his request for a it was stated that tile Libyan Arab Jamahiriya consid­ meeting of the Council, as his Government had ac­ ered it necessary and urgent to act in order to bring cepted the appeal of the Group of African States at about a peaceful evacuation of the Tanzanian troops the United Nations not to have a meeting convened and to reach a peaceful solution of the conflict. at that stage.

Chapter 17 material ext of a COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING COMPLAINTS BY ZAMBIA Foreign rlcerning 655. In a letter dated 25 August 1978 (SI12821), 658. In a letter dated 9 November (S/12921), the the representative of Zambia charged that, since mid­ representative of Zambia complained about an act of )91), the night on 22 August, security forces of the South Af­ aggression committed against Zambia by the illegal )fa mes­ rican apartheid regime had been conducting bombing racist minority regime in tile British colony of South­ 'essed to operations against the civilian town of Sesheke on ern Rhodesia on 19 October. She charged that the e stated Zambia's border with Namibia which had resulted in aggression, committed with the use ofjet bombers and [oroccan the death of 12 innocent Zambian civilians, serious helicopter gunships, had been aimed at refugee camps . desired injury to 6 others and substantial damage to civilian of the ZAPU wing of the Patriotic Front. The bom­ that the property, including destruction ofa power station, the bardment of Chikumbi Refugee Camp left 337 people lecoloni­ local airport and school buildings. dead and 629 injured, and after the attack on the Lun­ l! settle­ 656. In a letter dated 25 August (S/12822), the rep­ semfwa Girls' Camp, more than half of the 1,600 ref­ support resentative of South Africa charged that early on 23 ugee girls there were missing, injured or dead. She ~presen- August, an attack had been launched from Zambia by further stated that during those attacks, 31 members SWAPO and Zambian soldiers on South African ofthe Zambian defence forces and 6 Zambian civilians towns and military bases, causing the death of 10 had been killed by the Southern Rhodesian rebels. the rep­ members of the South African security forces and in­ 659. By a letter dated 11 April (S/13244), the rep­ ident to jury to 8. The letter stated that the fire had been re­ resentative of Zambia transmitted a message from the ;onsider turned and charged that the Zambian authorities must International Conference of the Afro-Asian People's [orocco, have been aware of the planning and execution of the Solidarity Organization, then taking place at Lusaka, cco had bombardment. regarding the acts of aggression by the Smith regime :s which against Zambia. lad been 657. In a letter dated 25 August (S/12823), the rep­ resentative of Benin, on behalf of the African Group 660. By a note dated 16 April (S/13251), the rep­ 1 Royal i.dly be­ of States at the United Nations, requested the con­ resentative of Egypt transmitted the text of a state­ the sec­ vening of an urgent meeting of the Security Council ment issued on 14 April by the Ministry for Foreign )ple had to l;onsider the aggression by South Africa against Affairs ofEgypt on the latest acts ofaggression against IC.tensive Zambia, which, he stated, had commenced on 22 Au­ Zambia by the illegal minority regime in Southern gust and was continuing. Rhodesia. the rep­ further Chapter 18 and re­ Council COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING THE COMPLAINT BY MOZAMBIQUE 661. By a letter dated 11 December 1978 (S/12964), for Foreign Affairs of Mozambique enclosing a com­ the representative of Mozambique transmitted the text munique issued by the Mozambican Ministry of De­ of a communique issued on 10 December by the Min­ fense on 5 January. According to the communication, istry of National Defence of Mozambique charging the acts ofaggression had been escalated and included that the illegal regime in Southern Rhodesia had re­ ground attacks in Mozambique territory in which ci­ cently committed a series of air attacks against the vilian and economic targets had been destroyed. territory of Mozambique. The air raids had killed 26 people and wounded 73 others, and were aimed at 663. By a letter dated 2 April (8/13214), the rep­ affecting the country's economic productive zones in resentative of Mozambique transmitted a letter dated order to impair the development of the economy and 30 March from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of destabilize the country. Mozambique charging that on 23 March an act of sab­ 662. By a note verbale dated 10 January 1979 otage and armed aggression had been carried out (S/13018), the Permanent Mission of Mozambique against the oil facilities and electricity line at Mun­ transmitted a letter dated 9 January from the Minister hava, Beira, by infiltrators of the Smith regime. 55 r------.~.---,_.~-~ ------I~

Chapter 19

COMMUNICATION CONCERNING ANGOLA 664. By a letter dated 6 March 1979 (S/13182), the representative of Brazil transmitted the text of a message sent by the Minister for External Relations of Brazil to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Angola on 5 March, expressing condemnation of an armed attack perpetrated by the illegal regime in Southern Rhodesia against Angolan territory and sorrow for the loss of lives and material destruction sustained by Angola.

Chapter 20

COMMUNICATION CONCERNING THE QUESTION OF KOREA 665. Bya letter dated 21 February 1979 (S/13113), the representative ofthe United States of America, acting on behalf of the Unified Command established pursuant to resolution 84 (1950), transmitted a report ofthe United Nations Com­ mand concerning the maintenance of the Korean Armistice Agreement of 1953 during the period from 17 December 1977 to 17 December 1978.

Chapter 21

REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING THE TRUST TERRITORY OF THE PACIFIC ISLANDS

666. By a letter dated 14 August 1978 (S/1281I), 668. By a letter dated 6 March 1979 (S/13147), the the representative of the Union of Soviet Socialist representative of the USSR transmitted a statement Republics transmitted the text of a statement by the by the Permanent Mission of the USSR, in which it Permanent Mission ofthe USSR, in which it charged renewed its charge that the United States had contin­ that the United States of America, as Administering ued to pursue a policy aimed at perpetuating its dom­ Authority of the Trust Territory ofthe Pacific Islands inance over the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (Micronesia), instead of working towards the decolo­ (Micronesia), ignoring the legal rights and wishes of nization of the Territory and promoting the political. the people. It further charged that the actions of the economic and social development of Micronesia, was Administering Authority in holding a "referendum" disrupting its unity, pursuing an expansionist policy in the Marshall Islands was designed to secure that and strengthening its military strategic position in or­ archipelago's separate status and thus give the United der to retain and consolidate its control over vast areas States an opportunity to annex it. It expressed the of the Pacific Ocean. The statement pointed out that, view that that "referendum" constituted an illegal ac­ under the Charter of the United Nations, any change tion by the Administering Authority, in contravention in the status of a strategic Trust Territory must be of the Charter. carried out only by decision of the Security Council; accordingly, unilateral actions of the United States could not be recognized as having legal force. 669. Pursuant to paragraph 3 of Security Council 667. The report of the Trusteeship Council on the resolution 70 (1949), the Secretary-General, by a note Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, covering the dated 30 May 1979 (S/13359), transmitted to the mem­ period from 24 June 1977 to 8 June 1978 was com­ bers of the Council the report of the United States municated to the Security Council in document Government on the administration of the Trust Ter­ S/12971 (Official Records of the Security Council, ritory of the Pacific Islands for the period 1 October Thirty-third Year, Special Supplement No. 1). 1977 to 30 September 1978.

Chapter 22

COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING RELATIONS BETWEEN ARGENTINA AND CIDLE 670. In a letter dated 15 December 1978 (S/12970), Argentina's proposal to seek assistance in the nego- the representative of Argentina complained about the tiations from the Holy See as mediator, it had adopted tense situation existing between his country and Chile, positions regarding the scope ofthe negotiations which which he attributed to the failure of Chile to respond prevented agreement from being reached to enable the to his Government's efforts to resolve through nego- mediator to begin his work. tiation the dispute concerning the delimitation of the 671. In a letter dated 21 December (S/12974),'the jurisdiction ofeach country in the southern part ofthe representative of Argentina charged that actions by South American continent. He charged that Chile's Chile had changed the status quo of the area whose attitude towards negotiations had coincided with a se- delimitation was still to be determined, as it had sta- ries of unilateral measures and acts that had contrib- tioned military detachments equipped with artillery on uted to the exacerbation of tensions between the two a number of islands and thus created a military im- States. He added that although Chile had accepted balance in the disputed area. 56 £ l'

672. In a letter dated 21 December (S/12980), the the mediation of His Holiness Pope John Paul n. The representative of Chile rejected Argentina's accusa­ Minister for External Relations requested, as a matter tions, which, he asserted, constituted an incomplete of urgency, the convocation of a meeting for consul­ and distorted version ofthe truth. He charg1ed that the tations provided for in arttcle 6 ef the Inter-American two basic elements that had given rise to the tense Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance, so that measures situation had been Argentina's disregard ofthe arbitral could be taken for the maintenance of peace and se­ award delivered by Her Britannic Majesty's Govern­ curity on the continent. ment on 18 April 1977 regarding the Beagle Channel Controversy and the territorial claims advanced by 674. By a letter dated 22 December (S/12982), the Argentina that were contrary to the Boundary Treaty representative of Argentina transmitted the text of a between Chile and Argentina of 23 July 1881. Chile press release issued by the Argentine Government in had urged that the dispute between the two countries Buenos Aires that day and stated that both Argentina should be resolved through the implementation of the and Chile had accepted the offer made by His Holi­ provisions of the treaties in force and the rules of in­ ness Pope John Paul 11 to dispatch a special envoy immediately to channel the negotiations between the ternational law through recourse to the International :rJ: Court of Justice. Annexed to the Chilean letter were two countries towards a peaceful solution of the con­ the texts of notes exchanged on 20 and 21 December flict. between the Ministers for External Relations of Chile 675. By letters dated 9 January 1979 (S/13015 and and Argentina. S/13016), the representatives of Ch!1e and Argentina, 673. By a letter dated 22 December (S/12981), the respectively, transmitted the text of two documents representative of Chile transmitted the text of a note signed on 8 January at Montevideo by the Ministers dated 21 December from the Minister for External for External Relations of Chile and Argentina in the Relations of Chile addressed to the Chairman of the presence of the Special Representative of His Holi Permanent Council of the Organization of American ness Pope John Paul n, ur.dertaking to negotiate, wif-· States, in which the Minister for External Relations the mediation of the Holy See, in order to settk stated that Argentina had taken military measures to through mediation their dispute concerning the delim­ increase pressure along its frontier with Chile and had itation of jurisdictions in the socthern zone of the rejected Chile's invitation to continue efforts to secure South American continent. :113147), the a statement in which it Chapter 23 had contin­ ing its dom­ cific Islands COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING THE SITUATION IN NICARAGUA d wishes of and to urge member States to give immediate and gen­ :tions of the 676. In a letter dated 2 September 1978 (S/12833), the representative of Venezuela requested the Presi­ erous support to efforts aimed at providing such as­ eferendum', sistance. secure that dent to convene an urgent meeting of the Security ~ the United Council to consider the situation in Nicaragua, which, 679. By a letter dated 9 November (S/12955), the .pressed the he said, threatened the peac,; and security of the re­ Assist ~nt Secretary-General of OAS transmitted cop­ gion. iD illegal ac­ ies of a resolution adopted by the Permanent Council mtravention 677. In a telegram dated 18 September (S/12852), of OAS on 16 October in connexion with the report the Secretary-General of the Organization of Ameri­ of the Ad Hoc Commission of Observers set up by can States (OAS), under Article 54 of the Charter of the Permanent Council to ascertain the facts concern­ the United Nations, transmitted the text of a resolu­ ing the events which had occurred in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. rity Council tion adopted on that day by the Permanent Council of aI, by a note OAS, c,\lling a Meeting of Consultation of Ministers 680. By a telegram dated 29 December (S/12993), to the mem­ for External Relations to consider the grave events the Secretary-General of OAS transmitted the text of nited States which were occurring in the Central American region. a resolution adopted that day by the Permanent Coun­ l Trust Ter­ 678. In a telegram dated 23 September (S/12861), cil of OAS convening the Eighteenth Meeting of Con­ d 1 October the Secretary-General of OAS transmitted the text of sultation of Ministers for !::JC.ternal Relations in re­ a resolution adopted that day by the Seventeenth sponse to a request of Costa Rica. Meeting ofConsultation of Ministers for External Re­ 681. By a telegram dated 2 January 1979 (S/13004), lations, which had resolved, among other things, to the Secretary-General of OAS transmihed the text of request the Secretary-General of OAS to consult the a resolution adopted by the Permanent Council of Governments of Nicaragua and neighbouring coun­ OAS on 30 December 1978 concerning the situation tries and the International Committee of the Red existing between Costa Rica and Nicaragua, request­ lE Cross, the organizatj~~s ofthe United Nations system ing the Government of Nicaragua to refrain from any and other humar,itarian ~~!ergovernmental organiza­ threat, act of aggression or use of armed force against in the nego­ tions on ways to alleviate the suffering in the region, Costa Rica. had adopted ations which to enable the Chapter 24 )/12974),' the COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING THE STRENGTHENING OF INTERNATIONAL SECURITY t actions by area whose 682. By a letter dated 7 November 1978 (S/12920), viet Socialist Republics, signed in lVloscow on 3 No­ .s it had sta­ the representatives of the Union of Soviet Socialist vember. 'I artillery on Republics and Viet Nam transmitted the text of the 683. By a letter dated 24 November (S/12939), the military im- Treaty of Friendship and Co-operation between the representative ofthe USSR transmitted the text ofthe Socialist Republic of Viet Nam and the Union of So- Declaration of the States Parties to the Warsaw 57 :, . :' , .... - . ' '. ~ .. : ..

Treaty adopted at the meeting of the Political Con­ statement issued by the Bolivian Government on the sultative Committee held in Moscow on 23 Novem­ occasion of the centenary of the invasion of the Bo­ ber. livian port of Antofag~sta by Chile, which had initi­ 684. By a letter dated 8 December (Sl12965), the ated a war ofconquest resulting in the loss of 158,000 representative of Mongolia transmitted the text of a square kilometres of Bolivian coast. statement issued by the Mongolian Government on 4 December regarding the results of the meeting of the 686. By a letter dated 22 May (S/13344), the rep­ Political Consultative Committee of States Parties to resentative of Hungary transmitted the text of the the Warsaw Treaty held in Moscow on 22 and 23 No­ communique adopted at the meeting ofthe Committee vember. of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the States Par­ 685. By a letter dated 13 February 1979 (S/13081), ties to the Warsaw Treaty, held at Budapest on 15 the representative of Bolivia transmitted the text of a May 1979. Bolivia Canada China Czechoslovakia France Chapter 25 Gabon Germany. Fede COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE CO-ORDINATING BUREAU India OF NON-ALIGNED COUNTRIES Kuwait Mauritius 687. By a letter dated 2 October 1978 (S/12875), dinating Bureau, transmitted the text ofa communique Nigeria the representative of Sri Lanka, Chairman of the Co­ issued on that date by the Co-ordinating Bureau, Union ofSoviet ordinating Bureau of Non-Aligned Countries, trans­ which had met in New York to consider recent de­ United Kingdo United States 0 mitted the text of a communique issued on that date velopments in southern Africa and the Middle East Venezuela at an extraordinary meeting of the Ministers for For­ that were causing grave concern to the non-aligned eign Affairs of Non-Aligned Countries held at the countries. United Nations to consider action on issues of special concern to the non-aligned countries that were before 690. By a letter dated 15 March (S/13185), the rep­ the thirty-third session of the General Assembly. resentative of Sri Lanka, Chairman of the Co-ordi­ nating Bureau, transmitted the final communique of 688. By a letter dated 2 November (S/12914), the the extraordinary ministerial meeting of the Bureau, representative of Sri Lanka, Chairman of the Co-or­ held at Maputo from 26 January to 2 February to con­ dinating Bureau, transmitted the text ofa communique sider exclusively the situation in southern Africa. issued by the Group of Non-Aligned Countries, which had met in New York on that date to consider the Bangladesh" 691. By a letter dated 16 April (S/13253), the rep­ Mr. Khwaja 11 worsening of the situation in southern Africa, espe­ resentative of Sri Lanka, Chairman of the Co-ordi­ cially with regard to the process of decolonization in Mr. Abul Ahs nating Bureau, transmitted the text of a communique Mr. Rcaz Rail Namibia and Zimbabwe. issued on that date by the Bureau concerning aggres­ Mr. Mostafa I 689. By a letter dated 7 Murch 1979 (S/13151), the sion against Zambia and Botswana by the illegal racist Mr. Waliur R: representative of Sri Lanka, Chairman of the Co-or- regime in Southern Rhodesia. Mr. Alimul H Mr. Mohamm Bolivia Mr. Mario Ro Chapter 26 Mr. Sergio Pa Mr. Moises F Mr. Juliode 2 COMMUNICATIONS TRANSMITTING RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY Canada b THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT ITS TmRTY-TmRD SESSION Mr. Donald C Mr. William 692. In a note dated 2 January 1979 (S/12992), the Secretary-General re­ Mr. Paul A. ferred to General Assembly resolution 33/39 of 13 December 1978, entitled Mr. Robert B. "Question of East Timor", and drew the Council's attention to paragraph 4 of Lt. Col. Robe the resolution, which dealt with steps to secure the full exercise by the people of Ms. Verona East Timor of their right to self-determination and independence. Mr. Robert R. 693. In a note dated 28 February (S/13 124), the Secretary-General ref;med Mr. Jeremy K to General Assembly resolution 33/27 of 1 December 1978, entitled "Co-opera­ China tion between the United Nations and the Organization of African Unity", and Mr. Chen Ch drew the Council's atteration to paragraph 12 ofthe resolution, which called upon Mr. Lai Ya-li United Nations bodies to continue to associate OAU closely with all their work Mr. Chou Na concerning Africa. Czechoslovakia Mr. Ilja Hulin Mr. Zdenko Mr. Jiti Slanin Mr. Franti~ek Mr. Miloslav Mr. Stefan Ka France Mr. Louis de Mr. Jacques L

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APPENDICES

I. Membership of the Security Council during the years 1978 and 1979

1978 1979 Bolivia Bangladesh Canada Bolivia China China Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia France France Gabon Gabon Germany, Federal Republic of Jamaica India Kuwait Kuwait Nigeria Mauritius Norway Nigeria Portugal Union ofSoviet Socialist Republics Union of Soviet Socialist Republics United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland United States of America United States of America Venezuela Zambia

n. Representatives and deputy, alternate and acting representatives accredited to the Security Council

The following representatives and deputy, alternate and acting representatives served on the Security Council during the period from 16 June 1978 to 15 June 1979:

Bangladesh· Mr. Philippe Husson Mr. Khwaja Mohammed Kaiser Mr. Michel Lennuyeux-Comnene Mr. Abul Ahsan Mr. Pierre Garrigue-Guyonnaud Mr. Rcaz Rahman Gabon Mr. Mostafa Faruque Mohammed Mr. Leon N'Dong Mr. Waliur Rahman Mr. Alimul Haque Mr. Jean-Baptiste Admina Mr. Mohammed Ali Syed Shah Mr. Marcel Roch Nguema-Mba Mr. Daniel Biba Bolivia Mrs. Christine Moutou Da Gra\;a Mr. Mario Rol6n Anaya Mr. Rene Ogouenkero-Lego Mr. Sergio Palacios de Vizzio Germany, Federal Republic of' Mr. Moises Fuentes Ibaiiez Mr. Hans-Dietrich Genscher Mr. Julio de Zavala Urriolagoitia Baron Riidiger von Wechmar Canada" Mr. Wolf Ulrich von Hassell Mr. Donald C. Jamieson Mr. Alois E. K. Jelonek Mr. William H. Barton Mr. PhiI-Heiner Randermann Mr. Paul A. Lapointe Mr. Hans-Joachim Vergau Mr. Robert B. Edmonds India" Lt. Col. Robert M. Gallagher Ms. Verona M. Edelstein Mr. A. B. Vajpayee Mr. Robert R. Fowler Mr. Rikhi Jaipal Mr. Jeremy K. B. Kinsman Mr. Salman Haidar Mr. Sushil Dubey China Mrs. Veena Sikri Mr. Chen Chu Jamaica· Mr. Lai Ya-li Mr. Chou Nan Mr. Donald O. Mills Mr. Frank Francis Czechoslovakia Mr. Peter Bartlett Mr. I1ja Hulinsky Mr. Stafford Neil Hr~ka Mr. Zdenko Kuwait Mr. Jift Slanina Mr. Franti~ek Pella~ka Sheikh Sabah AI-Ahmad AI-Jaber AI-Sabah Mr. Abdalla Yaccoub Bishara Mr. Miloslav Je~i1 Mr. Stefan Kalina Mr. Abdulmohsen Nasir EI-Jeaan France Mauritius" Mr. Louis de Guiringaud Mr. Radha Krishna Ramphul Mr. Jacques Leprette Mr. Premduth Kumar Fulena Mr. Guy Pitchen • Term of office began on I January 1979. Nigeria " Term of office ended on 3I December 1978. Major-General Henry Adefope 59

" - BrigadierJoseph N. Garba Mr. John Armstrong Robinson Mr. Leslie O. Harriman Mr. Peter H. R. Marshall Mr. Gbadebo Oladeinde George Mr. Philip R. A. Mansfield Mr. Ampin Darku Jim Blankson Mr. Robin A. C. Byatt Mr. Bariyu A. Adeyemi Mr. Richard A. Fyjis-Walker Norway" Mr. Paul R. N. Fifoot Mr. Knut Frydenlund Mr. S. W. J. Fuller Mr. Ole AlgArd Mr. Tom Vraalsen United States ofAmerica Mr. Per Aasen Mr. Cyrus Vance Mr. Ole Peter Kolby Mr. Andrew Young Mr. Bj0rn Skogmo Mr. James F. Leonard Mr. Donald F. McHenry Portugal" Mr. Richard W. Petree Mr. Vasco Futscher Pereira Ms. Betty-Jane Jones Mr. Leonardo Mathias Mr. Herbert K. Reis Mr. Fernando Andresen GuimlUil.es Mr. Filipe de Albuquerque Venezuela b Mr. Fernando de Oliveira Neves Mr. Rub6n Carpio Castillo Mr. Joao Afonso Ascensao Miss Mafia Clemencia Lopez Union ofSoviet Socialist Republics Mr. Roy Chaderton Mr. Oleg Aleksandrovich Troyanovsky Mr. Mikhail Averkievich Kharlamov Zambia" Mr. Yury Evgenyevich Fokine Miss Gwendoline C. Konie Mr. Valentin Vadimovich Lozinsky Mr. P. J. F. Lusaka Mr. Igor Mikhailovich Palenykh Mr. Kasuka Simwiqji Mutukwa United Kingdom ofGreat Britain and Northern Ireland Mr. N. J. Sikaulu Mr. David Owen Mr. Z. I. Chabala Mr. Ivor Richard Mrs. G. N. Mutukwa Mr. Mervyn Brown Mr. B. M. Sianga

DI. Presidents of the Security Council

The following representatives served as President of the Security Council during the period from 16 June 1978 to 15 June 1979:

Bolivia Jamaica Mr. Mario Rolon Anaya (16 to 30 June 1978) Mr. Donald O. Mills (I to 31 January 1979) Canada Kuwait Mr. WilIiam H. Barton (I to 31 July 1978) Mr. Abdalla Yaccoub Bishara (I to 28 February 1979) China Mr. Chen Chu (I to 31 August 1978) Nigeria Mr. Leslie O. Harriman (I to 31 March 1979) Czechoslovakia Mr. I1ja Hulinsky (I to 30 September 1978) Norway France Mr. Ole AIgArd (I to 30 April 1979) Mr. Jacques Leprette (l t.o 31 October 1978) Portugal Gal:on Mr. Vasco Futscher Pereira (I to 31 May 1979) Mr. L60n N'Dong (l to 30 November 1978) Germany, Federal Republic of Union ofSoviet Socialist Republics Baron ROdiger von Wechmar (I to 31 December 1978) Mr. Oleg Aleksandrovich Troyanovsky (l to 15 June 1979)

IV. Meetings of the Security Council held during the period fi-om 16 June 1978 to 15 June 1979

Meeting Subject Date 2080th" The situation in Cyprus: 16June 1978 Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus (S/12723 and Add. I) 2081st" Ditto 16 June 1978 2082nd The situation in Namibia: 27 July 1978 2083rd Admission ofnew Members: 16 August 1978 Application of Solomon Islands for admission to mem­ bership in the United Nations (S/12801)

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Meeting Sllbject Date 2084th Admission ofnew Members: 17 August 1978 Report ofthe Committee on the Admission ofNew Mem­ bers concerning the application ofSolomon Islands for admission to membership in the United Nations (8/12814) 2085th The situation in the Middle East: 18 September 1978 Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (S/12845) 2086th Ditto 19 September 1978 2087th The situation in Namibia: 29 September 1978 Report of the Secretary-General submitted pursuant to paragraph 2 of Security Council resolution 431 (1978) (S/12827) 2088th Ditto 30 September 1978 2089th The situation in the Middle East 6 October 1978 2090th Question concerning the situation in Southern Rhodesia: 10 October 1978 Letter dated 6 October 1978 from the Permanent Repre­ sentative of India to the United Nations addressed to the President ofthe Security Council (S/12885) 2091st The situation in the Middle East: 23 October 1978 Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Emergency Force (S/12897) 2092nd The situation in Namibia: 31 October 1978 Report of the Secretary-General submitted pursuant to paragraph 7 of Security Council resolution 435 (1978) (S/12903); Letter dated 24 October 1978 from the Permanent Rep­ resentative of Burundi to the United Nations ad­ dressed to the President of the Security Council (S/12906) 2093rd Election of five members of the International Court of 31 October 1978 Justice (S/12828 and Corr.l, S/12829/Rev.l and Add.l, S/12830/Rev.1) 2094th The situation in Namibia: I November 1978 Report of the Secretary-General submitted pursuant to paragraph 7 of Security Council resolution 435 (978) (S/12903); Letter dated 24 October 1978 from the Permanent Rep­ resentative of BUrliiidi to the United Nations ad­ dressed to the Presidenl. of the Security Council (S/12906) 2095th Ditto ~ "" 2 November 1978 2096th Ditto 6 November 1978 2097th Ditto 10 November 1978 209Sth Ditto 13 November 1978 2099th The situation in Cyprus: 15 November 1978 Letter dated 7 November 1978 from the Permanent Rep­ resentative ofCyprus to the United Nations addressed to the President ofthe Security Council (S/12918) 2100th Ditto 27 November 1978 2101st The situation in the Middle East: 30 November 1978 Report of tjle Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (S/12934) 2102nd Consideration of the draft report of the Security Council 30 November 1978 (private) to the General Assembly 2103rd The situation in Namibia: 4 December 1978 Letter dated 1 December 1978 from the Charge d'Affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of the Congo to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/12945) 2104th Admission of new Members: 5 December 1978 Application of the Commonwealth of Dominica for ad­ mission to membership in the United Nations (S/12942) 61 Meeting Subject Date The situation in Namibia: Letter dated 1 December 1978 from the Charg~ d'Affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of the Congo to the United N~tions addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/12945) 2105th Admission ofnew Members: 6 December 1978 Report ofthe Committee on the Admission ofNew Mem­ bers concerning the application ofthe Commonwealth of Dominica for admission to membership in the United Nations (S/12956) 2106th The situation in the Middle East: 8 December 1978 Interim report of the Secretary-General under Security Council resolution 434 (1978) concerning the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (S/12929) 2107th The situation in Cyprus: 14 December 1978 Report of the SecretarY-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus (S/12946 and Add. I) 2108th Telegram dated 3 January 1979 from the Deputy Prime 11 January 1979 Minister in charge of Foreign Affairs of Democratic Kampuchea to the President of the Security Council (S/13oo3) 2109th Ditto 12 January 1979 2110th Ditto 13 January 1979 211lth Ditto 15 January 1979 2112th Ditto 15 January 1979 2113th The situation in the Middle East: 19 January 1979 Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (S/13026 and Corr.1) 2114th The situation in South-East Asia and its implications for 23 February 1979 international peace and security. [Letter dated 22 Feb­ ruary 1979 from the representatives of Norway, Por­ tugal, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and North­ ern Ireland and the United States of America to the President ofthe Security Council (S/13111)] 2115th Ditto 24 February 1979 2116th Ditto 25 February 1979 2117th Ditto 27 February 1979 2118th Ditto 28 February 1979 2119th Question concerning the situation in Southern Rhodesia: 2 March 1979 Letter dated 28 February 1979 from the Permanent Rep­ resentative ofEquatorial Guinea to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (SI 1312I) 2120th Ditto 5 March 1979 2121st Ditto 6 March 1979 2122nd Ditto 8 March 1979 2123rd The situation in the occupied Arab territories: 9 March 1979 Letter dated 23 February 1979 from the Permanent Rep­ resentative ofJordan to the United Nations addressed to the President ofthe Security Council (S/13115) 2124th Ditto 12 March 1979 2125th Ditto 13 March 1979 2126th Ditto 14 March 1979 2127th Ditto 15 March 1979 2128th Ditto 16 March 1979 2129th The situation in South-East Asia and its implications for 16 March 1979 international peace and security. [Letter dated 22 Feb­ ruary 1979 from the representatives of Norway, Por­ tugal, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and North­ ern Ireland and the United States of America to the President of the Security Council (S/13111)] 2130th Complaint by Angola against South Africa: 19 March 1979 Letter dated 16 March 1979 from the Permanent Repre­ sentative of Angola to the United Nations addressed to the President ofthe Security Council (S/13176) 62 , I

Meeting SlIbject Date : 2131st The situation in the occupied Arab territories: 19 March 1979 • Letter dated 23 February 1979 from the Permanent Rep­ resentative ofJordan to the United Nations addressed to the President ofthe Security Council (S/13115) 2132nd Complaint by Angola against South Africa: 20 Mw-cll 1979 Letter dated 16 March 1979 from the Permanent Repre­ sentative of Angola to the United Nations addressed to the President ofthe Security Council (S/13176) 2133rd Ditto 22 March 1979 2134th The situation in the occupied Arab territories: 22 March 1979 Letter dated 23 February 1979 from the Permanent Rep­ resentative ofJordan to the United Nations addressed to the President ofthe Security Council (S/13115) 2135th Complaint by Angola against South Africa: 23 March 1979 Letter dated 16 March 1979 from the Permanent Repre­ sentative of Angola to the United Nations addressed to the President ofthe Security Council (S/13176) 2136th Ditto 23 March 1979 2137th Ditto 26 March 1979 2138th Ditto 28 March 1979 2139th Ditto 28 March 1979 2140th The question of South Africa: 5 April 1979 Letter dated 5 April 1979 from the Permanent Represen­ tative of the Ivory Coast to the United Nations ad­ dressed to the President of the Security Council (S/13223) 2141st The situation in the Middle East: 26 April 1979 Interim report of the Secretary-General under Security Council resolution 444 (1979) concerning the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (S/13258); Letter dated 25 April 1979 from the Permanent Repre­ sentative of Lebanon to the United I~ations addressed to the President ofthe Security Council (S/13270) 2142nd Question concerning the situation in Southern Rhodesia: 27 April 1979 Letter dated 26 April 1979 from the Charge d'Affaires aj. of the Permanent Mission of the ivory Coast to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/13276) 2143rd Ditto 30 April 1979 2144th The situation in the Middle East: 15 May 1979 Letter dated 7 May 1979 from the Permanent Represen­ tative of Lebanon to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/13301) 2145th The situation in the Middle East: 30 May 1979 Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (S/13350) 2146th The situation in the Middle East: 31 May 1979 Letter dated 30 May 1979 from the Permanent Represen­ tative of Lebanon to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/13356) 2147th The situation in the Middle East: 12 June 1979 Letter dated 30 May 1979 from the Permanent Represen­ tative of Lebanon to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/13356); Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (S/13384) 2148th Ditto 14 June 1979 2149th Ditto 14 June 1979 2150th The situation in Cyprus: 15 June 1979 Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus (S/13369 and Add. I)

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Resolution Date ofadoption Subject number 430 (1978)8 16June 1978 The situation in Cyprus 431 (1978) 27 July 1978 The situation in Namibia 432 (1978) 27 July 1978 The situation in Namibia 433 (1978) 17 August 1978 Admission of new Members to the United Nations (Solomon Islands) 434 (1978) 18 September 1978 The situation in the Middle East 435 (1978) 29 September 1978 The situation in Namibia 436 (1978) 6 October 1978 The situation in the Middle East 437 (1978) 10 October 1978 Question concerning the situation in Southern Rhodesia 438 (1978) 23 October 1978 The situation in the Middle East 439 (1978) 13 November 1978 The situation in Namibia 440 (1978) 27 November 1978 The situation in Cyprus 441 (1978) 30 November 1978 The situation in the Middle East 442 (1978) 6 December 1978 Admission of new Members to the United Nations th (Dominica) th 443 (1978) 14 December 1978 The situation in Cyprus 444 (1979) 19 January 1979 The situation in the Middle East 445 (1979) 8 March 1979 Question concerning the situation in Southern Rhodesia 446 (1979) 22 March 1979 The situation in the Middle East 447 (1979) 28 March 1979 Complaint by Angola against South Africa 448 (1979) 30 April 1979 Question concerning the situation in Southern Rhodesia 449 (1979) 30 May 1979 The situation in the Middle East 450 (1979) 14June 1979 The situation in the Middle East 451 (1979) 15 June 1979 The situation in Cyprus

a For an account of the debate connected with the adoption of this resolutil'"1, see Official Records ofthe General Assembly, Thirty-third Session, Supplement No. 2 (Al33/2), paras. 397-403.

VI. Meetings ofsubsidiary bodies of the Security Council during the period from 16 June 1978 to 15 June 1979

1. Military StaffCommittee Meeting Dale 324th The Military Staff Committee held 25 fortnightly meetings, start­ 20 March 1979 325th 21 March 1979 ing with the 862nd meeting on 22 June 1978 and ending with the 326th 23 March 1979 886th meeting on 7 June 1979. 327th 27 March 1979 2. Committee on the Admission ofNew Members 328th 29 March 1979 329th 4 April 1979 Meeting Date 330th 6 April 1979 62nd 16 August 1978 331st 10 April 1979 63rd 5 December 1978 332nd 11 April 1979 333rd 12 April 1979 3. Security Council Committee established in pursuance of 334th 12 April 1979 resolution 253 (1968) concerning the question ofSouthern 335th 13 April 1979 Rhodesia 336th 19 April 1979 337th 24 April 1979 Meeting Date 338th 25 April 1979 313th 6 July 1978 339th 30 April 1979 314th 13 July 1978 340th 2 May 1979 315th 21 July 1978 341st 3 May 1979 316th 6 October 1978 342nd 22 May 1979 317th 12 October 1978 318th 30 November 1978 4. Security Council Committee established by resolution 421 319th 19 December 1978 (1977) concerning the question ofSouth Africa 320th 21 December 1978 321st 22 December 1978 Meeting Date 322nd 8 March 1979 5th 27 June 1978 323rd 14 March 1979 6th 11 December 1978 64

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Meeting Date Heeting Date .~ 7th 9 March 1979 3rd 26 April 1979 :;' 8th 29 March 1979 4th 30 April 1979 9th 3 April 1979 5th 4 May 1979 " lOth 17 April 1979 6th 8 May 1979 ~ 11th 19 April 1979 7th 11 May 1979 'J 12th 26 April 1979 8th 16 May 1979 J 13th 17 May 1979 9th 21 May 1979 10th 22 May 1979 11th 22 May 1979 12th 23 May 1979 5. Security Council Commission established under 13th 24 May 1979 resolution 446 (1979) 14th 27 May 1979 15th 27 May 1979 Meeting Date 16th 28 May 1979 1st 10 April 1979 17th 31 May 1979 2nd 12 April 1979 18th 8 June 1979

VII. List of matters ofwhich the Security Council is seized

The complete list of items of which the Security Council is seized, issued pursuant to rule 11 of the provisional rules of procedure of the Council, is published at the beginning ofeach calendar year. The list issued on 9 January 1978 was contained in document S/12520, and that issued on 9 January 1979 was contained in document S/13033. A. As of15 June 1979, the list ofmatters ofwhich the Security January 1955 from the representative of the Union of Soviet Council is seized is as follows: Socialist Republics addressed to the President ofthe Security Council concerning the question of acts of aggression by the I. Special agreements under Article 43 of the Charter and the United States of America against the People's Republic of organization of armed forces to be made available to the Se­ China in the ar::a of Taiwan and other islands of China curity Council 23. Situation created by the unilateral action ofthe Egyptian Gov­ 2. Rules of procedure of the Security Council ernment in bringing to an end the system of international op­ 3. Statute and rules ofprocedure ofthe Military StaffCommittee eration ofthe Suez Canal which was confirmed and completed by the Suez Canal Convention of 1888 4. The general regulation and reduction ofarmaments and infor­ mation on the armed forces of the United Nations 24. Actions against Egypt by some Powers, particularly France and the United Kingdom, which constitute a danger to in'er­ 5. The Egyptian question national peace and security and are serious violations of the 6. Voting procedure in the Security Council Charter of the United Nations 7. Reports on the strategic Trust Territory ofthe Pacific Islands 25. The situation in Hungary pursuant to the resolution of the Security Council of7 March 26. Military assistance rendered by the Egyptian Government to 1949 the rebels in Algeria 8. Admission of new Members 27. Letter dated 30 October 1956 from the representative of Egypt addressed to the President of the Security Council 9. The Palestine question 28. Letter dated 20 February 1958 from the representative of the 10. The India-Pakistan question Sudan addressed to the Secretary-General II. The Czechoslovak question 29. Complaint of the representative of the Union of Soviet So­ 12. The Hyderabad question cialist Republics in a letter to the President of the Security 13. Identical notifications dated 29 September 1948 from the Gov­ Council dated 18 April 1958 entitled "Urgent measures to put ernments of the French Republic, the United Kingdom and an end to flights by United States military aircraft with atomic the United States of America to the Secretary-General and hydrogen bombs in the direction of the frontiers of the Soviet Union" 14. International control of atomic energy 30. Report of the Secretary-General on the letter received from 15. Complaint of armed invasion of Taiwan (Formosa) the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Royal Government of 16. Complaint of bombing by air forces of the territory of China Laos, transmitted by a note from the Permanent Mission of Laos to the United Nations, 4 September 1959 17. Question of an appeal to States to accede to and ratify the Geneva Protocol of 1925 for the prohibition ofthe use ofbac­ 31. Letter dated 25 March 1960 from the representatives of Af­ terial weapons ghanistan, Burma, Cambodia, Ceylon, Ethiopia, the Federa­ tion of Malaya, Ghana, Guinea, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, 18. Question of a request for investigation of alleged bacterial Japan, Jordan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Morocco, warfare Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, the Sudan, 19. Letter dated 29 May 1954 from the acting representative of Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, the United Arab Republic and Thailand to the United Nations addressed to the President of Yemen addressed to the President of the Security Council the Security Council 32. Cable dated 18 May 1960 from the Minister for Foreign Affairs 20. Cablegram dated 19 June 1954 from the Minister of External of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics addressed to the Relations of Guatemala addressed to the President of the Se­ President of the Security Council curity Council 33. Letter dated 23 May 1960 from the representatives of Argen­ 21. Letter dated 8 September 1954 from the representative of the tina, Ceylon, Ecuador and Tunisia addressed to the President United States of America addressed to the President of the of the Security Council Security Council 34. Letter dated 13 July 1960 from the Secretary-General of the 22. Letter dated 28 January 1955 from the representative of New United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Zealand addressed to the President of the Security Council Council concerning the question of hostilities in the area of certain 35. Letter dated 11 July 1960 from the Mil1ister for Foreign Affairs islands off the coast of the mainland of China; letter dated 30 of Cuba addressed to the President ·of the Security Council 65

. -' '. 36. Letter dated 31 December 1960 addressed to the President of Algeria, Burundi, Cambodia, the Central African Republic, the Security Council by the Minister for External Affairs of the Congo (Brazzaville), Dahomey, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Cuba Indonesia, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Somalia, the 37. Letter dated 20 February 1961 from the representative of Li­ Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, the Unit'.ld Arab Republic, ¥ll­ beria addressed to the President of the Security Council goslavia and Zambia 55. Letter dated 9 December 1964 from the Permanent Represen­ 38. Letter dated 26 May 1961 addressed to the President of the tativ~ ~epublic security Council by the representatives ofAfghanistan, Burma, of the Democratic ofthe Congo addressed to Cambodia, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Ceylon, the President of the Security Council Chad, the Congo (Brazzaville), the Congo (Leopoldville), Cy­ 56. Letter dated 1 May 1965 from the PermMent Representative prus, Dahomey, Ethiopia, the Federation of Malaya, Gabon, of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics addressed to the Ghana, Guinea, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, the Ivory Coast, President of the Security Council Japan, Jordan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, 57. Letter dated 31 January 1966 from the Permanent Represen­ Mali, Morocco, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines, tative of the United States of America addressed to the Pres­ Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Somalia, the Sudan, Togo, Tunisia, ident of the Security Council the United Arab Republic, the Upper Volta, Yemen and Yu­ goslavia 58. Letter dated 2 August 1966 from the Deputy Permanent Rep­ resentative ofthe United Kingdom addressed to the President 39. Complaint by Kuwait in respect of the situation arising from of the Security Council the threat by Iraq to the territorial independence of Kuwait, which is likely to endanger the maintenance of international 59. The situation in the Middle East peace and security. Complaint by the Government of the Re­ 60. The situation in Namibia public of Iraq in respect of the situation arising out of the armed threat by the United Kingdom to the independence and 61. Letter dated 25 January 1968 from the Permanent Represen­ security of Iraq, which is likely to endanger the maintenance tative of the United States of America addressed to the Pres­ of international peace and security ident of the Security Council 40. Letter dated 21 November 1961 from the Permanent Repre­ 62. Letter dated 21 May 1968 from the Permanent Representative sentative of Cuba addressed to the President of the Security a.i. of Haiti addressed to the President ofthe Security Council Council 63. Letter dated 12 June 1968 from the Permanent Representa­ 41. Letter dated 22 October 1962 from the Permanent Represen­ tives of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the United tative ofthe United States of America addressed to the Pres­ Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the ident of the Security Council; letter dated 22 October 1962 United States of America addressed to the President of the from the Permanent Representative of Cuba addressed to the Security Council President ofthe Security Council; letterdated 23 October 1962 64. Letter dated 21 August 1968 from the representatives of Can­ from the Deputy Permanent Representative of the Union of ada, Denmark, France, Paraguay, the United Kingdom of Soviet Socialist Republics addressed to the President of the Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of Security Council America addressed to the President of the Security Council 42. Telegram dated 5 May 1963 from the Minister for Foreign 65. Complaint by Zambia Affairs ofthe Republic of Haiti to the President ofthe Security Council 66. Letter dated 18 August 1969 from the Permanent Represen­ tative of the United States of America addressed to the Pres­ 43. Reports ofthe Secretary-General to the Security Council con­ ident of the Security Council cerning developments relating to Yemen 67. Complaint by Guinea 44. Question concerning the situation in Territories under Por­ tuguese administration 68. The question of initiating periodic meetings of the Security Council in accordance with Article 28, paragraph 2, of the 45. The question of race conflict in South Africa resulting from Charter the policies of apartheid of the Government of the Republic of South Africa 69. The situation created by increasing incidents involving the hijacking of commercial aircraft 46. Question concerning the situation in Southern Rhodesia 70. The situation in the India/Pakistan subcC1ntinent 47. Letter dated 10 January 1964 from the Permanent Represen­ tative of Panama addressed to the President of the Security 71. Letter dated 3 December 1971 from the Permanent Represen­ Council tatives of Algeria, Iraq, the Libyan Arab Republic and the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen to the United Na­ 48. Letter dated I April 1964 from the Deputy Permanent Rep­ tions addressed to the President of the Security Council resentative ofYemen, Charg6 d'Affaires a.i., addressed to the President of the Security Council 72. Request of the Organization of African Unity concerning the holding of meetings ofthe Security Council in an African cap­ 49. Complaint concerning acts of aggression against the territory ital and civilian population of Cambodia 73. Consideration of questions relating to Africa of which the 50. Letter d;;.~;:

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82. Letter dated 12 December 1975 from the Permanent Repre­ In Republic, ritorial sovereignty, as contained in the letter dated 22 De­ sentative of Iceland to the United Nations addressed to the cember 1976 from the Permanent Representative ofBotswana ma, Guinea, President of the Security Council lomalia, the to the United Nations addressed to the President of the ,public, YlI- 83. The Middle East problem including the Palestinian question Security Council 84. The situation in the Comoros 97. Complaint by Benin It Represen­ 85. Communications from France and Somalia concerning the in­ 98. The question of South Africa Iddressed to cident of 4 February 1976 99. Complaint by Mozambique 86. Request by Mozambique under Article 50 of the Charter of 100. Complaint by Angola against South Africa presentative the United Nations in relation to the situation which has arisen :ssed to the as a result ofits decision to impose sanctions against Southern 101. Telegram dated 3 January 1979 from the Deputy Prime Min­ Rhodesia in full implementation of the relevant decisions of i;ter in charge of Foreign Affairs of Democratic Kampuchea It Represen­ the Security Council to the President of the Security Council to the Pres- 87. Request by the Libyan Arab Republic and Pakistan for con­ 102. The situation in South-East Asia and its implications for in­ sideration of the serious situation arising from recent devel­ ternational peace and security. [Letter dated 22 February 1979 Danent Rep­ opments in the occupied Arab territories from the representatives of Norway, Portugal, the United ~e President Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the 88. Complaint by Kenya, on behalfofthe African Group ofStates United States of America to the President of the Security at the United Nations, concerning the act of aggression com­ Council.] mitted by South Africa against the People's Republic of An­ gola B. Between 16 June 1978 and 15 June 1979, items 101 and 102 89. The situation in the occupied Arab territories above were added to the list ofmatters of which the Security It Represen­ Council is seized. and the following other alterations occurred: to the Pres- 90. The question of the exercise by the Palestinian people of its inalienable rights presentative 91. Situation in South Africa: killings and violence by the apart­ (a) Following a request from the Permanent Mission of Zaire rity Council heid regime in South Africa in Soweto and other areas to the United Nations contained in a note verbale dated 22 February Representa­ 92. Complaint by the Prime Minister of Mauritius, current Chair­ 1978 addressed to the Secretary-General, the Secretary-General, the United man of the Organization of African Unity, of the "act of with the consent ofthe Council given on 7 July 1978, removed from Dd and the aggression" by Israel against the Republic of Uganda. the list of matters of which the Council is seized the item entitled "Complaints by the Democratic Republic of the Congo"; ident of the 93. Complaint by Zambia against South Africa (b) Following a request from the Permanent Representative of 94. Complaint by Greece against Turkey Senegal to the United Nations contained in a letter dated 24 Feb­ :ves of Can­ 95. Complaint by Lesotho against South Africa ruary 1978 addressed to the Secretary-General, the Secretary-Gen­ Kingdom of eral, with the consent of the Council given on 7 July 1978, removed ed States of 96. Complaint of the Government of Botswana against the illegal from the list of matters of which the Council is seized the item ity Council regime in Southern Rhodesia concerning violations of its ter- entitled "Complaints by Senegal". t Represen­ to the Pres-

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